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Tear-jerking foreign songs you’ll want to sing at karaoke. Timeless classics and popular hits from around the world.

It’s insanely cool if you can pull off a tear-jerking Western song at karaoke! Let’s pack your repertoire with goosebump-inducing masterpieces.

Even tearful songs can really hype up the crowd depending on the moment.

It never hurts to have a few up your sleeve.

This time, we’re introducing Western tear-jerkers you’ll want to sing at karaoke!

Tearjerker Western songs you want to sing at karaoke: World classics and popular hits (1–10)

All of MeJohn Legend

John Legend – All of Me (Official Video)
All of MeJohn Legend

The ultimate love ballad that sings of unconditional love for a cherished partner continues to move the hearts of many.

This song, dedicated by American artist John Legend to his now wife Chrissy Teigen, portrays a deep affection that cherishes even a partner’s perfect imperfections.

Set to a simple piano melody, the lyrics express an ideal form of love in which two people fully accept each other, stirring listeners’ emotions.

Released as a single in August 2013, it became a massive hit, reaching No.

1 on the Billboard Hot 100 the following year.

Beloved by couples around the world, it remains a go-to song to enrich special moments with loved ones, such as weddings and anniversaries.

See You Again ft. Charlie PuthWiz Khalifa

Wiz Khalifa – See You Again ft. Charlie Puth [Official Video] Furious 7 Soundtrack
See You Again ft. Charlie PuthWiz Khalifa

This is a gem of a ballad infused with feelings of friendship that pierce the heart.

The moving collaboration by American rapper Wiz Khalifa and Charlie Puth beautifully sings of the sorrow of losing someone close and the hope of reunion.

Created in March 2015 as the theme song for the film Furious 7, it also serves as a tribute to the late Paul Walker.

The song set an astonishing record by topping the Billboard Hot 100 for 12 consecutive weeks, bringing tears to people around the world.

It’s especially recommended for those who have experienced parting from someone dear, or who wish to reaffirm the bonds with family and friends.

Fix YouColdplay

Coldplay – Fix You (Official Video)
Fix YouColdplay

Delivering a healing message that resonates deep within the heart, this gem of a ballad by the British rock band Coldplay is truly special.

Woven from profound sorrow over what has been lost and a poignant wish to support a loved one, the song begins with a quiet piano and builds to a grand climax, stirring the listener’s emotions.

Released as a single from the album X&Y in September 2005, it carries the deep affection rooted in Chris Martin’s personal experience, and its performance at the 2005 Live 8 concert moved many.

It is a masterpiece recommended for anyone facing difficult moments in life or wishing to encourage someone dear to them.

Tear-jerking Western songs you’ll want to sing at karaoke: World classics and popular hits (11–20)

Young and BeautifulLana Del Rey

A gem-like ballad from the soundtrack of The Great Gatsby that deeply questions the enduring nature of beauty and love.

Sung by American artist Lana Del Rey, the song renders a universal anxiety—whether love endures even when youth and looks fade—through a cinematic soundscape.

Its grand, orchestra-based arrangement and her wistful vocals beautifully portray the fear of passing time and a bittersweet plea for love.

Released in April 2013 and peaking at No.

22 on the Billboard Hot 100, this piece is recommended for those feeling uneasy about their relationships or facing life’s transitions.

What’s going onMarvin Gaye

Marvin Gaye – What’s Going On
What's going onMarvin Gaye

It’s a hidden gem known to those in the know, a jazz number that conveys its historical backdrop.

What shocked people were the lyrics addressing social issues like the Vietnam War, pollution, and poverty—and, they say, his raw, impassioned performance laying bare that anguish.

Many artists have covered it.

SugarMaroon 5

Maroon 5 – Sugar (Official Music Video)
SugarMaroon 5

Although it’s up-tempo, the lyrics are really sweet.

The music video is memorable—it’s the one where Maroon 5 surprises people at weddings by performing this song.

It’s quite difficult to sing at karaoke, but singing it to your partner would be very moving.

My heart Will Go onCéline Dion

Céline Dion – My Heart Will Go On (from the 2007 DVD “Live In Las Vegas – A New Day…”)
My heart Will Go onCéline Dion

This song, the theme of the film Titanic, became an unprecedented global mega-hit that left its mark on music history.

It’s a piece you’ll want to experience while linking the movie’s story with the lyrics.

You might even be moved to tears if you make it through the whole thing at karaoke.