Saddest Western Songs Ranking [2025]

There are many sad songs in the world.

There are sad songs across various genres—love songs, war songs, family songs, and more.

This time, I’ve gathered a selection focusing on sad songs from Western music, so please give them a listen.

You might discover something new.

Playlist

Saddest Western Songs Ranking [2025]
	Title	Playlist	One point
1	Someone Like YouAdele		Adele’s poignant love songs: lingering attachment and letting go
2	Tears in HeavenEric Clapton		The condolence song for Clapton’s son, “Tears in Heaven.”
3	See You Again ft. Charlie PuthWiz Khalifa		The moving tribute song in memory of the departed, 'See You Again'
4	Forget MeLewis Capaldi		The pain of heartbreak, Capaldi’s heartrending song
5	Used To Be YoungMiley Cyrus		A touching, bittersweet ballad that looks back on youth
6	It’s So Hard to Say Goodbye to YesterdayBoyz II Men		A timeless, heart-touching masterpiece that sings of the pain of parting.
7	THE LONELIESTMåneskin		A gemlike ballad that portrays a heartrending love
8	Breaking PointLogan Michael		A moving song that portrays the pain of heartbreak
9	goodbyeKelly Clarkson		A powerful song about overcoming heartbreak
10	HelloAdele		I was moved by Adele’s hit song “Hello.”
11	November RainGuns N’ Roses		GNR classic, shortened and released as a single in 1992
12	Save Your TearsThe Weeknd		Artists known for 80s-style music
13	Just Give Me A Reason ft. Nate RuessP!nk		A heartwarming song that wishes for the repair of a broken relationship
14	StitchesShawn Mendes		Signature song by a popular Canadian singer-songwriter
15	I Want It That WayBackstreet Boys		A classic masterpiece that sings of the missed connections in love between men and women.
16	Lost On YouLP		LP's 'Lost On You' is a masterpiece about heartbreak.
17	When I Was Your ManBruno Mars		The musicality of Bruno Mars and the appeal of his masterpieces
18	PhotographEd Sheeran		Ed Sheeran's heartwarming coming-of-age story
19	Like a StoneAudioslave		Chris Cornell’s poignant vocals and timeless classics
20	Die With A SmileLady Gaga, Bruno Mars		A moving classic that sings of the depth of love
21	Someone You LovedLewis Capaldi		A popular singer-songwriter from Scotland
22	Viva La VidaColdplay		Grammy Award-winning British rock band
23	when the party’s overBillie Eilish		An introspective and delicate teenage singer, Billie Eilish
24	Un-Break My HeartToni Braxton		An emotional masterpiece that sings of the pain for a former lover
25	We Are Never Ever Getting Back TogetherTaylor Swift		Taylor Swift’s breakup song is exhilarating!
26	i hate u, i love u ft. olivia o’briengnash		Nash’s poignant hit song popular on social media
27	Say SomethingA Great Big World, Christina Aguilera		Christina and the band's moving song
28	Summertime SadnessLana Del Rey		A sad masterpiece that sings of the sense of loss in summer
29	Fix YouColdplay		A masterpiece that captures the essence of music
30	Sing For The MomentEminem		Eminem shakes the soul with rap infused with pain
31	Because Of YouKelly Clarkson		Introduce Kelly Clarkson’s signature songs
32	drivers licenseOlivia Rodrigo		A classic song that portrays the pain of heartbreak and youth
33	IrreplaceableBeyoncé		Beyoncé captivates with her powerful vocals.
34	Time After TimeCyndi Lauper		Cyndi Lauper's smash hit song
35	When You’re GoneAvril Lavigne		A heartfelt song about the pain of parting and the emotions of adulthood
36	good 4 uOlivia Rodrigo		An emotional song that expresses the pain of heartbreak
37	Lose You to Love MeSelena Gomez		Introduce Selena Gomez's signature songs
38	Big Girls Don’t CryFergie		A pop masterpiece imbued with the bittersweet pain of heartbreak
39	GhostJustin Bieber		Justin Bieber’s breakup song
40	Happier Than EverBillie Eilish		A poignant song about Billie Eilish’s aching emotions
41	Easy On MeAdele		Adele’s breakup song portrays a mother’s love.
42	BrokenSeether ft. Amy Lee		A love song about the pain of losing a comrade
43	So Far AwayAvenged Sevenfold		The friendship tribute song for Jimmy, 'So Far Away'
44	Back To DecemberTaylor Swift		Taylor apologizes to Taylor Lautner in a song
45	Only Love Can Hurt Like ThisPaloma Faith		A soul-stirring song by Paloma that sings of the pain of a broken heart
46	OneMetallica		A famous metal song that sings about the misery of war
47	Say GoodbyeChris Brown		Chris Brown's hit song(s)
48	Ciao AdiosAnne-Marie		The strength to face forward after overcoming betrayal
49	You Break Me FirstTate McRae		Tate McRae’s heartbreak song
50	we can’t be friends (wait for your love)Ariana Grande		A masterpiece that portrays love through synth-pop and EDM
51	I’m With YouAvril Lavigne		Girls' rock, recommended by Avril Lavigne
52	Heartbreak AnniversaryGiveon		A timeless, soul-stirring masterpiece that portrays the pain of heartbreak
53	Leave Out All The RestLinkin Park		A song story that apologizes for past mistakes
54	The Show Must Go OnQueen		A classic song that sings about the importance of living
55	Cruel SummerTaylor Swift		Depicting the fervor and anguish of a secret love
56	I Will Always Love YouWhitney Houston		A song by Dolly, covered by Whitney
57	Wake Me Up When September EndsGreen Day		A memorial song filled with feelings for my father
58	LoveKeyshia Cole		Kesha's moving vocals make their debut on the Billboard charts
59	Die YoungKe$ha		Kesha’s signature song that celebrates youth
60	You And MeLifehouse		Emotion-filled music heals the heart.
61	Bam Bam (ft. Ed Sheeran)Camila Cabello		Sing about heartbreak in a duet song by Camila
62	Thnks fr th MmrsFall Out Boy		A cool rock song about a one-night love
63	Never Say GoodbyeBon Jovi		A classic by Bon Jovi, a powerful ballad
64	HomeMichael Bublé		A ballad by Michael Bublé that sings about farewell
65	The Winner Takes It AllABBA		A song about the ABBA members’ divorces and heartache
66	Last NightMorgan Wallen		Morgan Wallen’s breakup song
67	You should be sadHalsey		Halsey’s emotionally charged breakup song
68	FallingHarry Styles		Harry Styles, a popular solo artist
69	Lift Me UpRihanna		Rihanna’s moving song dedicated to the late Boseman
70	Goodbye My LoverJames Blunt		James Blunt's poignant love song
71	Romantic Homicided4vd		A song about the agony of parting with a loved one
72	FifteenTaylor Swift		An American artist popular among young women
73	Gone, Gone, GonePhillip Phillips		A refreshing classic that conveys the love of farewell
74	White HorseTaylor Swift		Taylor Swift's sad classic song
75	RunLeona Lewis		Rediscovering the appeal of universally beloved masterpieces
76	Let GoCentral Cee		Central Cee's melodious song
77	vampireOlivia Rodrigo		A masterpiece that portrays the pain of heartbreak and the many forms of love
78	BeautifulChristina Aguilera		A Christina Aguilera song beloved by the LGBTQ community
79	DeucesChris Brown ft. Tyga, Kevin McCall		A smooth R&B ballad, a song about a relationship
80	Out of TimeThe Weeknd		The Weeknd’s timeless breakup classic “Out of Time”
81	One Right NowPost Malone, The Weeknd		Hit song(s) by Post Malone and The Weeknd
82	Closing TimeSemisonic		Semisonic’s famous song about parting
83	Kill BillSZA		SZA’s hit song “Kill Bill” lyrically expresses emotions.
84	Hold Me While You WaitLewis Capaldi		Lewis Capaldi, the moving singer from Scotland
85	Small BumpEd Sheeran		Music is a wonderful art that connects across generations.
86	How Do I Say GoodbyeDean Lewis		A tear-jerking song depicting a father's illness and farewell
87	Fast CarTracy Chapman		A story of dreams and hopes entrusted to a fast car
88	Harvest MoonNeil Young		Neil Young is not very well-known in Japan.
89	Toy SoldiersMartika		A hit song draws attention again
90	Time to Say GoodbyeAndrea Bocelli & Sarah Brightman		Sarah and Bocelli’s masterpiece becomes a big hit
91	Moonlight Shadow ft. Maggie ReillyMike Oldfield		Mike Oldfield's elegy song
92	You Know You’re RightNirvana		Nirvana’s final recorded song, a work completed before his death
93	Good Luck, Babe!Chappell Roan		Chappell Roan’s emotionally charged new song is making waves
94	Good Riddance (Time Of Your Life)Green Day		A classic prom song that sings of the emotions of youth
95	Moral of the StoryAshe		Ash's signature song, a jazz-style love song
96	Happiest YearJaymes Young		A heart-touching song that sings of the pain of a broken heart and gratitude
97	BruisesLewis Capaldi		An emotionally rich singing voice: a masterpiece by Lewis Capaldi
98	Eyes ClosedEd Sheeran		Ed Sheeran’s new song, a tribute to a friend
99	Love Is a Losing GameAmy Winehouse		A poignant masterpiece that sings of love’s emptiness
100	Overpass GraffitiEd Sheeran		Ed Sheeran’s bittersweet heartbreak song