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A collection of Western songs with titles starting with “I”

When it comes to English words that start with “I,” there are plenty that could make great song titles—beyond the pronoun “I,” you’ve got “If” for hypotheticals, as well as “Imagine” and “Idea,” among others.

In this article, I’ll introduce some classic Western songs whose titles start with “I.” I don’t think many people usually search for songs by narrowing down the first letter of the title, but that’s exactly why you might discover tracks you hadn’t noticed before.

Enjoy the article as you look forward to finding out what songs are on the list.

A roundup of Western songs with titles starting with “I” (231–240)

I Walk Ahead Of YouThe Living Tombstone

The Living Tombstone – “I Walk Ahead Of You” Official Music Video
I Walk Ahead Of YouThe Living Tombstone

The new single from The Living Tombstone—a unit formed by Israeli music producer Yoav Landau and American vocalist Sam Haft—stands out with an exhilarating sound that masterfully fuses EDM and rock.

The combination of catchy melodies and emotional vocals is quintessentially their style.

Their first major release since the September 2020 album “zero_one,” this track aligns strongly with pop culture like video games and anime, and is sure to capture the hearts of many listeners.

Its world of dynamic rhythms and electronic soundscapes delivers a pleasantly uplifting rush.

It’s a must-listen not only for game-music fans but also for anyone seeking a fresh new sound.

I’ll Be Seeing YouBillie Holiday

Billie Holiday – I’ll Be Seeing You (Audio)
I'll Be Seeing YouBillie Holiday

In the years just after the war, the exquisite love song sung by America’s Billie Holiday was etched deeply into people’s hearts.

While longing for a lover from whom she’s been separated, she layers the beloved’s image over everyday scenes—the morning sun, the moonlight, a merry-go-round—expressing those feelings with her uniquely rich, sultry voice.

Recorded in 1944, the piece resonated with many and was even used in 2019 as the final communication from the Mars rover Opportunity.

Its gentle, nostalgic melody and heartfelt sentiments make it a song that comforts anyone who wishes to be reunited with someone dear.

A compilation of Western songs with titles starting with 'I' (241–250)

In a sentimental moodDuke Ellington & John Coltrane

Duke Ellington & John Coltrane – In a sentimental mood
In a sentimental moodDuke Ellington & John Coltrane

A beautiful collaboration from 1962 between Duke Ellington, a towering figure in American jazz, and the innovative saxophonist John Coltrane.

With a poetic vision that likens feelings for a loved one to a starry sky, the sublime harmony woven by Ellington’s elegant piano and Coltrane’s gentle saxophone sinks deeply into the heart.

The origin story from 1935 is also fascinating: a melody improvised to ease a quarrel between friends has since become a shining classic in jazz history.

It was memorably used in the 2005 film “Prime,” and it’s a piece you’ll want to listen to quietly in a café on a calm spring afternoon.

It offers a healing moment that warms the soul.

It’s Only a Paper MoonElla Fitzgerald

Ella Fitzgerald – It’s Only a Paper Moon
It’s Only a Paper MoonElla Fitzgerald

Set against a fantastical world of paper moons and cardboard seas, this classic song depicts how love makes reality shine brighter, all gently embraced by the warm, tender voice of America’s own Ella Fitzgerald.

Recorded in March 1945 in collaboration with the Delta Rhythm Boys, the piece blends a buoyantly swinging melody with deeply affectionate vocals in perfect harmony.

It’s a gem that captures, with a bright and optimistic tone, how meeting a beloved person can illuminate the ordinary day-to-day.

Featured in many works—including the 1973 film “Paper Moon”—it’s a perfect choice for welcoming a new season and sharing a heartwarming moment with someone special.

It Never Entered My MindMiles Davis Quintet

Miles Davis Quintet – It Never Entered My Mind
It Never Entered My MindMiles Davis Quintet

A masterful performance woven from elegant, refined playing and deeply felt emotion.

This gem of a ballad performance was recorded in May 1956 by the Miles Davis Quintet, one of America’s premier jazz bands.

The leader’s muted trumpet lends a lustrous tone to a delicate tale of heartbreak and loneliness.

Included on the album “Workin’ with the Miles Davis Quintet” and released in December 1959, the track gained wider recognition through its use in the films “Johnny Cool” and “The Pretty Bride.” On a quiet night, why not surrender yourself to its graceful melodies that resonate with the heart?

I know love (ft. The Kid LAROI)Tate McRae

Tate McRae – I know love (Official Video) ft. The Kid LAROI
I know love (ft. The Kid LAROI)Tate McRae

A sweet and wistful pop number by Canadian artist Tate McRae that realistically portrays a relationship evolving from pure friendship into romance.

Featuring The Kid Laroi—her partner with whom she announced a relationship on Instagram in July 2024—the captivating track expresses the intensity and unpredictability of love.

Included on the album “So Close To What,” released in February 2025, the song pairs a soothing melody produced by Ryan Tedder with a vivid depiction of the pair’s changing relationship.

The music video, also released that February, thoughtfully captures their natural expressions and dynamic, further underscoring love’s complexity.

It’s a must-listen for anyone who wants to feel, through music, the beginnings of a sweet romance and the shift from friendship to love.

I Don’t Care feat. Adam GontierApocalyptica

Apocalyptica – ‘I Don’t Care’ feat. Adam Gontier (Official Video)
I Don't Care feat. Adam GontierApocalyptica

A striking work that channels a vortex of sorrow and anger through resonant, weighty cello and powerful vocals.

Finland’s Apocalyptica, known for fusing classical soundscapes with metal, unleashes a grand number featuring Adam Gontier of Three Days Grace.

Released in 2008 from the album “Worlds Collide,” the song lays bare the feelings of a protagonist trapped in a toxic relationship.

Featured in the American TV drama “Smallville,” it also reached No.

1 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart.

It has captured the hearts of many listeners as a track that stands by you at life’s crossroads and in those moments when you resolve to follow your own path.