[Masterpiece] Tear-jerking Western songs. The tears won’t stop… truly sad songs [2025]
Music has a mysterious power to heal the heart and, at times, move us to tears.
In this article, we introduce timeless Western songs that transcend language barriers and resonate deeply with the soul—sad and heartrending masterpieces.
The bittersweetness of love, the sorrows of life, the pain of parting.
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We present a selection of exquisite melodies and lyrics that have touched hearts around the world, across genres and eras.
If you’re carrying something heavy in your heart right now, these songs will surely stay close to your feelings.
Please enjoy these treasured classics in the playlist here.
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[Masterpieces] Tear-Jerking Western Songs: The Tears Won’t Stop… Truly Sad Songs [2025] (111–120)
LoveKeyshia Cole
She is an R&B singer from California, United States.
This song was released as a single from her fourth album in 2005.
With this track, Keyshia made her first appearance in the Billboard Top 20.
The poignant ballad and her powerful vocals are truly moving.
[Masterpieces] Tear-Jerking Western Songs. The tears won’t stop… Truly Sad Songs [2025] (121–130)
RunLeona Lewis
Unfortunately, Leona Lewis also gives a strong impression of being an artist from a previous era, but even so, there are universally wonderful songs like this one.
I believe the original is by a British band called Snow Patrol, so please listen to their version as well.
Moonlight Shadow ft. Maggie ReillyMike Oldfield
It was released in 1983 by British musician Mike Oldfield.
The lyrics tell a poignant story about meeting a murdered lover again in heaven someday.
Although there were rumors that it was inspired by John Lennon’s assassination, Mike, who wrote the lyrics, has firmly denied this.
It became a huge hit across Europe.
Against All OddsPhil Collins
It was released in 1984 by British musician Phil Collins.
Used as the theme song for the film “Against All Odds,” it reached No.
1 in the United States.
This is the biggest hit among his released songs.
With this track, he won the Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance in 1985.
Hero Of WarRise Against
Inspired by the 2006 documentary “The Ground Truth: The Killing Ends,” this song focuses on the PTSD of soldiers returning from war.
It was not released as an official single, and its music video was released on Myspace in 2009.
angelsRobbie Williams
It was released in 1997 by Robbie Williams, a former member of the idol group Take That.
Until then, Robbie had been leading a decadent life of drugs and alcohol, but this song marked his comeback.
It has even been ranked number one on the list of music that British people would like played at their funerals.
ShipbuildingRobert Wyatt
As a definition of a sad song, I think a little-known, minor piece is best.
If you assume that everyone listens to and feels sad about a song that everybody knows, it becomes anticlimactic.
And with ordinary sensibilities, this song will sound very sad.