Western songs to listen to in winter: heart-touching winter songs

When winter comes and the weather turns cold, don’t you find there are certain songs you mysteriously want to listen to?

Love songs, gentle ballads, tracks with a clear, transparent sound that conjure up a magical winter—there are so many…

In this article, I’ll be introducing a wide selection of popular Western winter songs!

From Christmas and snow to December, romance, and peace—we’ve picked out a broad range of tracks across different eras and genres.

I hope you find the one perfect song that feels just right for you.

Now, let’s dive right in and listen to some recommended numbers for the eventful season of winter!

Playlist

Western songs to listen to in winter: heart-touching winter songs
	Title	Playlist	One point
1	DJ Play a Christmas SongCher		Cher releases new Christmas album at 77
2	CirclesPost Malone		A hit song by Pos-tama, a masterpiece depicting romantic feelings
3	I’m With YouAvril Lavigne		A poignant winter song that sings of the loneliness of being alone
4	Kill BillSZA		A winter R&B song about the pain of heartbreak and the desire for revenge
5	As It WasHarry Styles		Harry Styles’s poignant classic “As It Was”
6	yes, and?Ariana Grande		Ariana Grande’s new song sings about self-affirmation
7	ShiversEd Sheeran		Ed Sheeran’s winter love song
8	YellowColdplay		An emotional ballad by Coldplay
9	Everyday is ChristmasSia		A festive song that celebrates Christmas
10	All I Want For Christmas Is YouMariah Carey		A smash hit of a classic Christmas song
11	Last ChristmasWham!		Wham!’s Christmas song “Last Christmas” is popular.
12	Winter ThingsAriana Grande		I recommend the Christmas song “Winter Things.”
13	The Christmas SongNat King Cole		A winter masterpiece born in midsummer: the unexpected origin story
14	RiverJoni Mitchell		Joni Mitchell’s classic song that portrays the sorrow of a broken heart
15	Christmas TimeBryan Adams		A Christmas song by Bryan Adams. It features a husky voice and has a wide vocal range, but includes a lot of repetition.
16	Merry Christmas DarlingCarpenters		20-character summary: Released in 1970. Lyrics by Frank Pooler in 1946. A calm Christmas ballad. Sing softly with a deep voice.
17	Early Christmas MorningCyndi Lauper		Cyndi Lauper’s “Early Christmas Morning” is a nursery rhyme-like, easy-to-sing song.
18	Christmas EveIdina Menzel		Summary (20 characters): A 2014 Christmas album track with the same melody as Tatsuro Yamashita’s “Christmas Eve.”
19	Every Year, Every ChristmasLuther Vandross		For Luther Vandross’s Christmas songs, it’s important to be mindful of the resonance, use your breath well, and sing with care.
20	The First NoelPentatonix		Summary (20 characters): When singing Christmas carols a cappella, fully memorize the lyrics and sing with care and heartfelt emotion.
21	Night Before ChristmasSam Smith		Sam Smith’s Christmas song. It features a soulful waltz (3/4) feel and a relaxed tempo.
22	A Winter’s TaleQueen		Winter silence, the song of the last dream
23	Merry ChristmasEd Sheeran & Elton John		Ed Sheeran and Elton John’s Christmas song
24	WinterlongNeil Young		A classic song that sings of winter's poignancy
25	JoyTracey Thorn		Heartwarming music that sings of winter’s harshness and hope
26	It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like ChristmasMichael Bublé		The Charm and History of Christmas Songs
27	White ChristmasKaty Perry		Katy Perry’s hit songs that suit winter
28	And Winter Came…Enya		A poetic ballad that sings of aching feelings on a winter night
29	Let It GoIdina Menzel		“Let It Go” is a song about self-liberation.
30	Back to DecemberTaylor Swift		The appeal of the winter staple song “Back to December”
31	Santa Tell MeAriana Grande		The Christmas song “Santa Tell Me” is popular.
32	Sweet but PsychoAva Max		Ava Max’s sweet yet morbid love song
33	MistletoeJustin Bieber		Christmas songs, Bieber's early tracks
34	So SickNe-Yo		The R&B classic 'So Sick' became a massive hit.
35	Fire And IcePat Benatar		Pat Benatar is a popular singer.
36	Christmas Must Be Something MoreTaylor Swift		Taylor Swift's Christmas songs and blessings
37	Grown-Up Christmas List ft. Kelly ClarksonPentatonix		Pentatonix and Kelly’s Christmas song
38	Boo’d UpElla Mai		An empowering anthem by a female R&B singer that resonates with the heart.
39	Let It SnowFrank Sinatra		Classic Christmas song 'Let It Snow'
40	Happy XmasJohn Lennon		The Appeal of the Christmas Song “Happy Xmas”
41	Happy Xmas (War is Over)Miley Cyrus, Mark Ronson ft. Sean Ono Lennon		John Lennon's classic song sung by Miley
42	DecemberEarth, Wind & Fire		EWF's Christmas song 'December'
43	Santa’s Coming For UsSia		Sia’s Christmas song is making headlines
44	Let It GoDemi Lovato		The English version of the Frozen theme song is popular.
45	I Feel It Coming ft. Daft PunkThe Weeknd		The Weeknd and Daft Punk’s masterpiece
46	Underneath the TreeKelly Clarkson		The joy of spending Christmas night with a beloved person
47	Calling All My LoveliesBruno Mars		Bruno Mars's R&B love song
48	WhateverOasis		The Oasis hit song 'Whatever' is popular.
49	Coldest WinterKanye West		The emotions in Kanye’s masterpiece “Coldest Winter”
50	Something Just Like ThisThe Chainsmokers & Coldplay		Overcoming differences in ideals and discovering true love
51	Ruin My LifeZara Larsson		Popular female artist from Sweden
52	thank u, nextAriana Grande		A song expressing gratitude to an ex-boyfriend and a forward-looking resolve
53	breathinAriana Grande		Ariana Grande’s soothing classic “breathin”
54	Strawberry Fields ForeverThe Beatles		Strawberry Fields, Winter Memories
55	Let It Snow ft. Brian McKnightBoyz II Men		Boyz II Men’s classic Christmas songs
56	Little Drummer Girl RemixedAlicia Keys		Alicia Keys’ melancholic winter song
57	This ChristmasChris Brown		Chris Brown covers an R&B song
58	Forever WinterTaylor Swift		A poignant masterpiece about a winter farewell, stirring the heart.
59	AtmosphereJoy Division		The legendary post-punk band, Joy Division
60	Christmas C’mon feat. Becky GLindsey Stirling		Violin-dancing songstress Lindsey Stirling
61	Winter WindsMumford & Sons		Mumford & Sons’ winter classic
62	Someday at ChristmasStevie Wonder		Christmas songs, their gentle tones are soothing.
63	Cold ft. FutureMaroon 5		Maroon 5 and Future’s collaboration track “Cold” is popular.
64	Thank God It’s ChristmasQueen		The emotion and vitality of Queen’s masterpieces
65	Pkease Come Home for ChristmasThe Eagles		A lonely Christmas, a song of a solitary winter
66	Sweater WeatherThe Neighbourhood		A winter love song, a relationship where you can feel each other’s warmth
67	The A TeamEd Sheeran		Ed Sheeran’s heartrending masterpiece, “The A Team.”
68	WintertimeNorah Jones		Nora Jones’s winter song, a heartwarming tone
69	No Ordinary LoveSade		Sade’s wistful winter love song
70	Speed Of SoundColdplay		A Coldplay classic that evokes a wintry landscape
71	WinterKhalid		Khalid: The Cold of Winter and the Cooling of Love
72	EverglowColdplay		A bond shining in the darkness, a warm presence
73	You Deserve It AllJohn Legend		A heartwarming song filled with gratitude for someone special
74	Peppermint WinterOwl City		Adam Young's heartwarming winter song
75	SnowchildThe Weeknd		A profound story, a masterpiece by The Weeknd
76	Happy SeasonEarth, Wind & Fire		Earth, Wind & Fire’s Christmas song
77	Sunday MorningMaroon 5		Enjoying Maroon 5 under the kotatsu in winter
78	Fall in Love at ChristmasMariah Carey, Khalid, Kirk Franklin		Savoring a sweet love song at Christmas
79	Back To December (Taylor’s Version)Taylor Swift		A poignant classic that sings of memories of love in December
80	With You This ChristmasWhy Don’t We		A Christmas love song, a heartwarming melody
81	Walk Out To WinterAztec Camera		Depicting the seasonal atmosphere of winter and the growth of youth
82	Everytime I Close My EyesBabyface		A heartwarming song that gently embraces feelings of love
83	The Fox in the SnowBelle & Sebastian		A beautiful piece that delicately depicts a winter scene.
84	My Only Wish (This Year)Britney Spears		Brittany's Christmas song in winter
85	Amid the Falling SnowEnya		Enya’s winter song features a soothing, healing melody that’s truly captivating.
86	Who Knows Where the Time Goes?Fairport Convention		A classic of 1960s British folk, a beautifully moving song.
87	Winter SongIngrid Michaelson & Sara Bareilles		The classic bittersweet love song of winter, “Winter Song”
88	Christmas is Here (ft. Late Night Alumni)Kaskade		Futuristic vibes in an EDM Christmas song
89	Heart to BreakKim Petras		A heartbreak song sung inside a crystal
90	Only You feat. James CordenKYLIE MINOGUE		Bittersweet love songs to listen to at Christmas
91	Stranger In MoscowMichael Jackson		An emotional masterpiece born in Moscow
92	Super BassNicki Minaj		Nicki Minaj’s popular song “Super Bass”
93	Merry Christmas EverybodyNoel Gallagher		Enjoy heartwarming melodies with Christmas songs
94	Kiss from a RoseSeal		A ballad that expresses passionate love
95	A Hazy Shade Of WinterSimon&Garfunkel		A powerful classic that won't lose to the winter cold
96	LatelyStevie Wonder		Stevie’s moving love song
97	SnowThe Chemical Brothers		A heartwarming song that evokes a winter scene.
98	Wintertime LoveThe Doors		The harmony of winter's chill and love's warmth
99	Life in a Northern TownThe Dream Academy		Heartwarming music that paints a picture of a winter town
100	Fairlytale of New YorkThe Pougus featuring Kirsty MacColl		A masterpiece where Irish sentiment and punk fuse
101	Winter TimeThe Steve Miller Band		The allure of a classic song that portrays winter’s loneliness
102	Have Yourself A Merry Little ChristmasToni Braxton, Babyface		Toni Braxton’s Christmas song
103	Little ThingsABBA		ABBA shines again with a masterpiece after 40 years
104	WHISTLE (Acoustic Ver.)BLACKPINK		A song perfect for winter that likens a whistle to feelings of love.
105	WinterludeBob Dylan		Dylan’s winter classic: a story of love and snow
106	Break The IceBritney Spears		Icebreakers for Christmas
107	White Winter HymnalFleet Foxes		From Seattle, warm winter folk music
108	FrozenMadonna		Madonna’s wistful winter classic “Frozen”
109	Santa BabyMadonna		Cute Christmas song sung by Madonna
110	It’s Christmas (All Over The World)New Edition		A heartwarming song that captures the warmth of Christmas
111	Sometimes It Snows In AprilPrince		Prince’s sad classic about April snow
112	AngelSarah McLachlan		A moving ballad that heals the pain of the heart
113	California Dreamin’The Mamas & The Papas		The 1960s classic “California Dreamin’.”
114	White Lady White PowderElton John		Elton John's classic with a white theme
115	Sleigh RideTLC		Christmas songs go perfectly with hip-hop.
116	‘tis the damn seasonTaylor Swift		A bittersweet melody of love rekindled in my hometown
117	Holiday LoveTuxedo		Tuxedo’s Christmas song is heartwarming.
118	Leave a Light OnTom Walker		A remorseful melody that feels like winter and a seascape
119	The Hounds Of WinterSting		Sting’s famous song that sings of the sorrow of a cold winter