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Tear-jerking friendship songs in Western music: recommended masterpieces and popular tracks

Friends who stay by your side when times are tough and when times are happy—when you need them most—are truly invaluable and irreplaceable.

In this article, we’re featuring a rich selection of “tear-jerking friendship songs in Western music” you’ll want to dedicate to your dear friends, as well as songs that celebrate friendships you hope will last forever—from timeless classics to recent hits.

Along with masterpieces that gently sing of the wonders of friendship, we’ll also bring you a refreshing lineup of encouraging songs you’ll want a struggling friend to hear, plus a few tracks with a slightly different flavor, offering plenty of variety.

Since the lyrics are key, be sure to listen while checking the Japanese translations.

Tear-jerking friendship songs in Western music: recommended classics and popular tracks (41–50)

Just FriendsThe Kinks

This is a tear-jerking friendship song by The Zakinx, who have been attracting attention for their deep, husky vocals and compelling presence as characters and artists.

It’s a piece that gently seeps into the heart, retaining the quality of a moody, atmospheric classic—and it’s sure to bring tears.

FriendsThe Police

A moving friendship song by The Police that radiates refined musicality through skillful vocals and sound creation.

The lyrics, which precisely portray gratitude to a friend and feelings for the future, have depth, resulting in a work that can be enjoyed by a wide range of generations.

My FriendsStereophonics

Stereophonics – My Friends (Official Music Video)
My FriendsStereophonics

A tear-jerking friendship song by Stereophonics, whose rock sound carries a refreshing feel and whose distinctively playful lyrics and vocal texture have garnered high praise.

Its peaceful worldview comfortably permeates the heart, resonating with many listeners and bringing them to tears.

My FriendGroove Armada

Groove Armada – My Friend (Official Video)
My FriendGroove Armada

Known for their danceable tracks and cherished across many club scenes, Groove Armada deliver a tear-jerking friendship anthem.

It’s a piece that channels feelings for a friend through the distinctive rhythm of a dance track, resulting in a production that resonates deeply.

Fri-End?Kate Nash

This is a moving friendship song by Kate Nash that expresses music from a fresh angle through her unique worldview, offering tracks that are both fun and profound.

It’s a thought-provoking piece that questions what friendship really is, and it’s a song you can’t help but get drawn into.

Old FriendEverything But The Girl

Everything But the Girl – Old Friends (Official Music Video) 1991 Remastered @Videos80s
Old FriendEverything But The Girl

A tear-jerking friendship song by Everything But The Girl, a group widely acclaimed for their cynical sound design and distinctive musical identity.

With its moody sound and deep lyrics, this work asserts a powerful, unmistakable presence.

A Friend Of MineGilbert O’Sullivan

Gilbert O’Sullivan – A Friend of Mine (Official Audio)
A Friend Of MineGilbert O'Sullivan

It’s a tear-jerking friendship song by Gilbert O’Sullivan that creates a soothing comfort, thanks to its wistful acoustic tones and a vocal suffused with gentleness.

The song’s gently permeating atmosphere conveys a noble sentiment toward a cherished friend.