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Western songs about saying “goodbye” — perfect for bereavement or a departed lover

Suddenly, have you ever felt that there are surprisingly few Western songs themed around “goodbye” that you can truly relate to?

In life, there are many kinds of farewells—breakups, bereavement, and more, even though they all fall under the same word: goodbye.

It’s the same with music.

Even when a song shares the theme of bereavement, it can be surprisingly hard to find lyrics that resonate with your own experience.

So this time, we’ve picked out a variety of Western songs themed around “goodbye,” focusing especially on tracks about loss and departed lovers.

From brand-new releases to timeless classics, we’ve selected from a wide range of eras—so you’re sure to find something that fits you perfectly!

Please sit back, relax, and enjoy.

Playlist

Western songs about saying “goodbye” — perfect for bereavement or a departed lover
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1eastSee You Again ft. Charlie PuthWiz KhalifaEstablished the genre known as stoner rap…
2eastSomeone Like YouAdeleAdele’s masterpiece “Someone Lik…
3eastGoodbye To YouMichelle BranchCountry, pop, pop-rock, and so on,…
4eastTears in HeavenEric ClaptonEric Clapton’s classic song, “Tea…“
5eastGoodbye My LoverJames BluntWith “You’re Beautiful”, to the world…
6eastTime To Say GoodbyeAndrea Bocelli & Sarah BrightmanA collab by two leading singers representing Italy and the UK…
7eastNever Say GoodbyeBon JoviAn American flagship hard rock band, …
8eastStay With MeSam SmithSam Smith's mega-hit song, 'Sta…'
9eastBeautiful GoodbyeMaroon 5Maroon 5’s “Beautiful Goo…
10eastWake Me Up When September EndsGreen DayWoven by Green Day, imbued with feelings for a father...
11eastGhostJustin BieberJustin Bieber from Canada...
12eastSomeone You LovedLewis CapaldiA singer-songwriter from Scotland…
13eastGood RiddanceGreen DayKnown as one of the quintessential punk rock bands…
14eastHallelujahPentatonixLeonard Cohen’s classic song, “Hall…”
15eastStitchesShawn MendesA sweet vocal tone with catchy lyrics and melody...
16eastSlipped AwayAvril LavigneThe moving ballad will be etched in my heart. Canada...
17eastYou’re Somebody Elseflora cashA melancholic portrayal of a dialogue with oneself…
18eastStay ft. Mikky EkkoRihannaBarbadian songstress Rihanna’s co...
19eastIf You Could See Me NowThe ScriptThe three-piece band from Ireland, The…
20eastLet Me Go ft. Chad KroegerAvril LavigneAvril Lavigne’s classic, “Let…“
21eastClosing TimeSemisonicAlternative ro... gaining popularity in the United States
22eastDon’t Go AwayOasisSo please don't go. Stay there with me...
23eastSay GoodbyeChris BrownThey were highly active from the 2000s through the 2010s...
24eastA Sky Full Of StarsColdplayYou’re shining in the sky like a star-filled night. C…
25eastLounge ActNirvanaThere’s no such thing as the truth anywhere. Nir…
26eastAdam’s Songblink-182I never thought I would die alone. And then bli...
27eastDon’t Think Twice It’s All RightBob DylanDon't dwell on it; either way, there's nothing you can do about it...
28eastLeave Out All The RestLinkin ParkLinkin Park’s dramatic classic “L…”
29eastHurtChristina AguileraWith powerful vocals, since the 1990s, 20…
30eastLet it beThe BeatlesThe Beatles’ classic song “Let It Be.”…
31eastOne Day Goodbye Will Be FarewellMorrisseyWhen you become dependent on something you love, what follows can be frightening...
32eastSAYONARAMary MacGregorIn 1976, the smash hit song “Torn Bet…”.
33eastSad VacationJohnny ThundersSorry I can’t say anything more… it’s so sad.
34eastSan TropezPink FloydDreams and hopes that slipped from my love. Pink…
35eastExit MusicRadioheadIt’s too cold here, smiling, an eternal, unending peace…
36eastGoodbyeSpice GirlsI can still feel you here. Sp…
37eastCandle In The WindElton JohnGoodbye, Norma Jean. Sitting in the 22nd row...
38eastMotherJohn LennonMom. I was yours, but... ah...
39eastUnder Cover of DarknessThe StrokesDon't go over there, I've been waiti...
40eastInstead of goodbyeTUBE × GACKTA moving collaborative ballad by TUBE and GACKT
41eastUnder The BridgeRed Hot Chili PeppersI never want to feel like I did that day again...
42eastMapleSpitzA classic Spitz song that portrays autumn memories and parting
43eastLostMichael BubléA heart-stirring ballad that sings of the pain of heartbreak and the hope of renewal.
44eastLeave Me in the DarkAlexander Stewart“『…』 sung by Alexander Stewart”
45eastOnly Love Can Break Your HeartNeil YoungLove has a way of brilliantly showing us both the pain of loneliness and the value of being alone.
46eastBurnUsherGained popularity as an R&B singer in the 2000s…
47eastLast GoodbyeJeff BuckleyBetween the two of us, I can tell that love is dying...
48eastThe EndDoorsRide the snake; its length is seven miles. Door…
49eastONE RAY OF SUNLIGHTPhantom PlanetSunlight becomes a thread of hope in my hands...
50eastSeparate WaysJourneyJust when I thought it was over, it was already your world…
51eastAll My FriendsLCD SoundsystemWhen we met, everyone was ridiculous. LC…
52eastHow Do I Say GoodbyeDean LewisFor those looking for a moving farewell song…
53eastgoodbyeKelly ClarksonAmerican pop star Kelly Cla...
54eastThnks fr th MmrsFall Out BoyOne more night, just once more—let’s be grateful for the memories…