A Collection of Heart-Touching Western Ballads — From Classics to the Newest Hits

Although I don’t usually listen to much Western music, I suspect there are quite a few people who have a favorite famous ballad.

Ballads don’t really demand a specific type of listener, and many people probably discover them through movie or TV drama theme songs or commercials and end up liking them.

There are many ways to define a ballad, but in this article we highlight classic Western ballads that fit the general image—from piano ballads to rock ballads, across eras—introducing wonderful songs that truly “resonate with the heart.”

We also touch on the meanings of the lyrics, so you might deepen your understanding of songs you love.

Be sure to check it out!

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A Collection of Heart-Touching Western Ballads — From Classics to the Newest Hits
	Title	Playlist	One point
1	A Thousand YearsChristina Perri		Love songs resonate in the hearts of many people.
2	Night Before ChristmasSam Smith		Sam Smith’s Christmas song. It features a soulful waltz (3/4) feel and a relaxed tempo.
3	I Want It That WayBackstreet Boys		Backstreet Boys’ classic hit moves people around the world
4	Thinking Out LoudEd Sheeran		Ed Sheeran's appeal lies in his diverse musicality.
5	Lift Me Up (From Black Panther: Wakanda Forever)Rihanna		A moving slow ballad featuring Rihanna’s beautiful voice
6	Chasing CarsSnow Patrol		Resonates in the heart with universal music that weaves love
7	I’m With YouAvril Lavigne		A poignant winter song that sings of the loneliness of being alone
8	Just The Way You AreBruno Mars		Introducing Bruno Mars’s classic love songs!
9	All of MeJohn Legend		John Legend's iconic songs whose love themes resonate with the heart
10	Time After TimeCyndi Lauper		A moving ballad that conveys love
11	Easy On MeAdele		A heart-stirring masterpiece filled with Adele’s emotions
12	drivers licenseOlivia Rodrigo		Olivia Rodrigo’s heartbreak ballad becomes a massive hit
13	I Don’t Want to Miss a ThingAerosmith		Aerosmith’s famous love song and movie theme song
14	Here With Med4vd		A heartwarming love song is creating a huge buzz
15	Stay With MeSam Smith		Sam Smith’s moving smash hit “Stay with Me”
16	HeroMariah Carey		Mariah Carey’s classic song “Hero”
17	PhotographEd Sheeran		Ed Sheeran’s long-distance love anthem resonates with the heart.
18	Happier Than EverBillie Eilish		A song whose poignant vocals and emotional shifts are captivating.
19	When You’re GoneAvril Lavigne		A heart-touching ballad that sings of farewell and the pain of love
20	Lost in JapanShawn Mendes		Bittersweet feelings that resonate at summer’s end
21	I’m YoursJason Mraz		A masterpiece whose acoustic guitar tones soothe the loneliness of summer
22	Helpless When She SmilesBackstreet Boys		A beautiful ballad by the Backstreet Boys
23	I Will Always Love YouWhitney Houston		A moving ballad that pledges eternal love
24	No OneAlicia Keys		Became familiar with music from the age of 7 and achieved great success in R&B.
25	Fast CarTracy Chapman		A timeless masterpiece that resonates with the heart, where hope and despair intersect
26	That GirlSarah Elisabeth,Carlisio Keys		Sarah and Callicio's R&B song
27	Someone You LovedLewis Capaldi		Genius singer-songwriter, a smash hit that reached No. 1 in the U.S.
28	Nobody KnowsP!nk		The pink singing voice and emotions devoted solely to music
29	Your SongElton John		Elton John's classic songs are loved around the world.
30	I Won’t Give UpJason Mraz		A heartwarming ballad that conveys love and hope
31	OneU2		A classic U2 song about acknowledging and embracing each other's differences
32	Lover, You Should’ve Come OverJeff Buckley		A beautiful ballad of young Buckley’s regret and love
33	ChancesBackstreet Boys		A moving song that sings of a miraculous encounter
34	Crawling Back to YouBackstreet Boys		A heartfelt song that casts aside pride to seek love
35	Talking to the MoonBruno Mars		A poignant ballad that entrusts its feelings to the moon
36	Fine On The OutsidePriscilla Ahn		Theme songs from Studio Ghibli films: songs of loneliness that resonate with the heart
37	See You Again ft. Charlie PuthWiz Khalifa		A moving song by Charlie Puth and Wiz Khalifa
38	PerfectEd Sheeran		A heartwarming ballad that sings of true love
39	CarefulSYML		Simil’s heart-stirring song depicting the conflicts of love
40	Open ArmsJourney		The appeal of Journey’s classic song “Open Arms”
41	Thank God I DoLauren Daigle		A heartwarming ballad that sings of hope and trust
42	HelloAdele		Adele’s iconic song “Hello,” imbued with the pain of heartbreak
43	FallingHarry Styles		Harry Styles' moving ballad 'Falling'
44	MamasAnne Wilson, Hillary Scott		A heartwarming song depicting the bond between a mother and child
45	I SurrenderCéline Dion		Celine Dion’s love songs, heart-stirring ballads
46	Fix YouColdplay		A ballad of hope and healing, the courage to move forward
47	When I Was Your ManBruno Mars		A heartfelt ballad that sings of the pain of a broken heart
48	MotherSugarland		A beloved song that gently sings of gratitude to one’s mother
49	CelebrateJames Arthur		Arthur’s new song that sings of self-affirmation and gratitude
50	MotherMichael Bublé		A heartwarming ballad that sings of gratitude to a mother
51	Can You Stand The RainNew Edition		A classic by New Edition, a love song
52	That PartLauren Spencer Smith		A young singer’s ballad, the pure feelings of love
53	PeopleLibianca		An Afrobeats ballad moves the heart
54	All I WantTori Kelly		The moving ballad of Bridgerton vows eternal love
55	Stand By MeBen E. King		Timeless love songs that resonate in people's hearts
56	ConsequencesCamila Cabello		Camila Cabello’s masterpiece resonates with the heart.