Classic Western songs to listen to when you want to cry: the world’s tearjerker songs and popular tracks for shedding tears

From among the world’s most iconic Western songs to listen to when you want to cry, our studio staff introduces recommended masterpieces and popular tracks.

This is a tear-jerking playlist that will have the tears flowing the moment you press play!

Playlist

Classic Western songs to listen to when you want to cry: the world’s tearjerker songs and popular tracks for shedding tears
	Title	Playlist	One point
1	ChandelirSia		Sia’s smash hit “Ceiling”
2	Bohemian RhapsodyQueen		Queen's classic song 'Bohemian Rhapsody' is moving.
3	Someone like youAdele		A moving masterpiece that sings about the pain of heartbreak
4	My ImmortalEvanescence		Evanescence's debut song, known for its beautiful lyrics
5	SorryTyler Royale		Tyler Royal’s wistful farewell song
6	As you areTravis		Travis, a 90s alternative band
7	YesterdayThe Beatles		The Beatles’ famous song “Yesterday” is well-known.
8	It’s So Hard to Say Goodbye to YesterdayBoyz II Men		A timeless, heart-touching masterpiece that sings of the pain of parting.
9	I Don’t Want to Miss a ThingAerosmith		A love song, I don't want to miss a single moment.
10	Stop crying your heartOasis		Oasis, a representative band of Britpop
11	Love Is a Losing GameAmy Winehouse		A poignant masterpiece that sings of love’s emptiness
12	CreepRadiohead		Radiohead’s signature song “Creep”
13	Summertime SadnessLana Del Rey		A sad masterpiece that sings of the sense of loss in summer
14	Tears in heavenEric Clapton		Eric Clapton’s soul-stirring masterpiece
15	More than wordsExtreme		An inspiring ballad by Extreme
16	AngelsRobbie Williams		Robby's solo song, with its beautiful melody, resonates in the heart.
17	Shape of my heartSting		Sting’s classic songs and diverse talents in musical activities
18	BrickBen Folds Five		A band characterized by jazz-style piano
19	Take a bowRihanna		Rihanna’s breakup classic, a beautiful melody
20	TroubleColdplay		Moved by Coldplay's piano and vocals
21	HalleluijahPentatonix		The evolution of the famous classic “Hallelujah”
22	Something in the wayNirvana		Enchanted by Cobain’s vocals on Nirvana’s classic masterpiece.
23	Whiter Shade of PaleProcol Harum		Procol Harum's signature song
24	It`s a wonderful lifeSparklehorse		Spark Horse's band signature song
25	Don’t Cry, Put Your Head On My ShoulderTom Odell		Tom Odell’s heart-wrenching ballad
26	Yesterday Once MoreCarpenters		A song of love and nostalgia for old-time music
27	Falling slowlyOnce		Made famous by a Green hit song in a movie
28	Not A Day Goes ByLonestar		A classic song that sings of deep loss and longing for love
29	Jesus to a childGeorge Michel		George Michael's solo songs
30	Stairway to heavenLed Zeppelin		signature songs of Led Zeppelin
31	Everybody hurtsR.E.M.		A heart-touching ballad by R.E.M.
32	AsleepThe Smiths		Smiths' classic influenced Britpop
33	You lost meChristina Aguilera		Christina’s beautiful sad song
34	Still got the bluesGary Moore		Guitarist Gary’s hit song(s)
35	Mad worldMichael Andrews		Mike became famous for Donnie Darko.
36	BookendsSimon&Garfunkel		Billboard number-one songs by 1960s duos
37	Drugs don’t workThe Verve		A track included on The Verve’s Urban Hymns
38	Wish you were herePink Floyd		The legendary rock band famous for its innovative music
39	so sickNe-Yo		A heartrending love song that sings of the pain of a broken heart
40	I Need to Be in LoveCarpenters		A heart wavering between eternal love and reality
41	Hard To Say I’m SorryCHICAGO		The classic song “Hard to Say,” which sings of the pain of heartbreak.
42	You’re BeautifulJames Blunt		A poignant song about unrequited love becomes a global hit
43	Show Me The Meaning Of Being LonelyBackstreet Boys		A heartbreaking ballad about lost love, a timeless song that resonates with the heart
44	I Dont’t Want To Miss A ThingAerosmith		It's a classic song, and I think many people can relate to it...
45	Under the bridgeRed Hot Chili Peppers		A melodic, sad masterpiece by the Red Hot Chili Peppers
46	Fix YouColdplay		Coldplay’s soothing song that comforts the heart
47	HelloAdele		The soothing charm of nostalgic FM hit songs
48	I’m SorryAli Gatie		A heartrending love song that seeps into the heart
49	Til I DieThe Beach Boys		The Solitude and Rebirth of a Tormented Musician
50	Wish You The BestLewis Capaldi		A moving song that sings of the pain of heartbreak and the path to healing.
51	alwaysBon Jovi		A poignant love song by Bon Jovi, a vow to the woman he parted with.
52	If You Leave Me NowCHICAGO		A tear-jerking love ballad by the American band Chicago…
53	the reasonHoobastank		A heartfelt song for reconciliation
54	CryJamestown Story		The soothing effect of music that stays close to the heart
55	To Be With YouMr. BIG		A gentle pop song that encourages a heartbroken girl
56	If you makes me happySheryl Crow		A heart-stirring Sheryl Crow anthem of encouragement
57	i’m not in love10cc		An inspiring masterpiece by Tenshi-shi
58	Say SomethingA Great Big World ft. Christina Aguilera		A heartrending masterpiece, a moving movie insert song
59	CryinAerosmith		A bittersweet song about parting with someone dear
60	What it takesAerosmith		I let go of the woman I love, and now I’m helpless…
61	This Ain’t A Love SongBon Jovi		A captivating song with an emotional chorus and bittersweet lyrics.
62	EverytimeBritney Spears		A poignant ballad that showcases Britney’s vocal prowess.
63	Damn You For Breaking My HeartCaitlyn Smith		An epic song with a chorus full of speed and drive.
64	Let her goPassenger		Lessons from Heartbreak: Gratitude and Awareness for Happiness
65	CryingRoy Orbison		Song of a Belated Reunion and Sensitivity
66	Stay With MeSam Smith		Sam Smith's hit song 'Stay With Me'
67	Crying My Eyes OutStephen Puth		A song with sad lyrics and an upbeat melody
68	I’ll Be Over YouTOTO		A slow-tempo, moving ballad with a sunset backdrop
69	All You Need Is LoveThe Beatles		A gentle, heartwarming masterpiece by The Beatles
70	Whole Lot Of Leavin’Bon Jovi		It brings to mind a clear autumn blue sky…
71	When I Was Your ManBruno Mars		A sad heartbreak song about lingering feelings for an ex-lover...
72	One Call AwayCharlie Puth		An American singer-songwriter, C…
73	BeautifulChristina Aguilera		My heart is gripped by that fleeting yet beautiful singing voice…
74	EverglowColdplay		It expresses a breakup with a lover in grand, epic lyrics…
75	Thinking Out LoudEd Sheeran		The British-born singer-so...
76	SheElvis Costello		The musician from England, Elv...
77	Big Girls Don’t CryFergie		A disconnect with my partner's feelings—I don't know what to do…
78	Not Today from ME BEFORE YOUImagine Dragons		An alternative rock band from the United States…
79	Love YourselfJustin Bieber		You can feel the autumn air in the relaxed rhythm...
80	It Ain’t MeKygo, Selena Gomez		Norwegian-born songwriter and music pro...
81	Lost On YouLP		A sound that feels like a mysterious space unfolding reaches my ears...
82	Ooh ChildMILCK		It’s full of messages that many women can relate to, and the sound...
83	No SurprisesRadiohead		Something you’d never imagine from the gentle sound and vocals…
84	Leave Your LoverSam Smith		Soothed by the sound of an acoustic guitar…
85	Chasing CarsSnow Patrol		The rock band based in Scotland...
86	I Just Called to Say I Love YouStevie Wonder		The singe… loved by music fans around the world
87	RedTaylor Swift		The world-renowned songstress, who also thrives as an actress, Tayl...
88	See You Again ft. Charlie PuthWiz Khalifa		The movie “Fast & Furious SKY MIS…
89	scarecrowMasashi Sada		I'm worried about how my son, who just started living alone in the city, is doing...
90	SoupSakura Fujiwara		When you’re married and everyday life starts to feel routine, uh…
91	Fire EscapeAndrew McMahon in the Wilderness		The emotional sound is grand and moving...
92	The SuburbsArcade Fire		Listening to it makes me feel nostalgic…
93	I Miss You ft. Julia MichaelsClean Bandit		This is what I’d recommend to people who like EDM…
94	Bad DayDaniel Powter		The intro that starts with piano is striking. What song is it...
95	IrisGoo Goo Dolls		American rock band, Goo Goo …
96	Imitation Of LifeR.E.M.		Rolling Stone’s list of the greatest in history...
97	Vapour TrailRide		My overflowing feelings for someone dear continue...
98	A Thousand MilesVanessa Carlton		Just by listening to the dramatic sound…
99	She Will Be LovedMaroon 5		A relationship between a man and a woman who can’t quite get their feelings across to each other is depicted...
100	Why Does It Always Rain On Me?Travis		Why does life keep bringing only hardships...