Top Twenty Songs That Will Make You Cry
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Eric Clapton ~ Tears in Heaven
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Songs that will bring a tear to your eye
Music can be healing, music can be inspiring and music can be releasing. Songs that strike an emotional chord are very personal. Here is a list of songs I prefer to listen too when locked up in my room and in dire need of music therapy.
1."I'm so lonesome I could cry" Hank Williams ~ "I've never seen a night so long" "The moon just went behind the clouds to hide it's face and cry". Hank Williams wears his heart on his sleeve and the pain in his voice. "He's lost his will to live" "I'm so lonesome I could cry"
2."Tears in Heaven" Eric Clapton ~ An outpouring of strength in the face of excruciating pain. "Would you know my name, if I saw you in Heaven" "Will it be the same, if I saw you in Heaven" "Would you hold my hand, if I saw you in Heaven" A song about the loss of a child and the enormous task of having to move on.
3."I don't like Monday's" Boomtown Rats ~ A song written about a real-life event of a sixteen year old girl in California who went on a shooting spree and showed no remorse. The senseless act of violence and it's toll on innocence. "sweet sixteen ain't that peachy keen" "I wanna shoot the whole day down". "The lesson today is how to die".
4."I will always remember you" Sarah Mclachlan ~ II will remember you, will you remember me?" "Don't let your life pass you by" clinging to a past that doesn't let me choose". An emotional plea disguised with an Angel's voice. A tearful question most of us have wondered and imagined in a moment of despair.
5."Cat's in the Cradle" Harry Chapin ~ A song about how brief our time with our children really is. Inevitable pain caused by an unintentional sequence of events. "When he hung up the phone, it occurred to me, my boy grew up to be just like me"
6."Everybody Hurts" REM ~ Raw, REM seems to find that painful space in all of us. "when your day is long, and the night, the night is yours alone" "and you're sure you've had enough of this life, hang on". A plea to hold on and to understand that everyone hurts. "If you think you've had too much of this life".
7."With or Without You" U2 ~ This song live is amazing. "See the storm set in your eyes" "I'll wait for you" "slide of hand and twist of fate" "on a bed of nails, she makes me wait". Intricate, poetry in voice. "and you give yourself away". Passionate and wild.
8."Hallelujah" Jeff Buckley ~ Recently surfacing again. Jeff Buckley's rendition of this song is poignant and haunting. You feel the intensity of the broken spirit. A cry for redemption.
9."Landslide" Stevie Nicks ~ "Can I sail through the changing ocean tides, can I handle the seasons of my life?" "I don't know". Feeling the overwhelming loss when you lose sight of who you are and where you're going.
10."Yesterday" The Beatles ~ One of the most beautiful ballads the Beatles had ever recorded. "Yesterday, my troubles seemed so far way." "Yesterday, love was such an easy game to play" A sensitive wondering of what could have been and questioning why it couldn't be that way.
11."No More Drama" Mary J. Blige ~ From the real life of Mary J. Blige who suffered from depression and paranoia during a low point in her life that nearly destroyed her. "Broken heart again, another lesson learned, know your friends, or you will get burned" "No more pain, no more pain, no more drama in my life". A testament to how strong the human spirit can be. "Only God knows where the story ends for me"
12."Time after Time" Cyndi Lauper ~ "Caught up in circles, confusion is nothing new". Beautifully timeless. The sweetness that is true love. "if you fall, I will catch you. I will be waiting" "Time after Time"
13."Mad World" Gary Jules ~ From the "Donnie Darko" soundtrack. "Their tears are filling up their glasses, no expression, no expression" "The dreams of dieing are the best I've ever had" Agonizing and moving.
14."Angels" Robbie Williams ~ Sadness laced with hope. A search for unconditional love. "She won't forsake me" "I'm loving Angels instead" "She offers me protection, a lot of love and affection. Weather I'm right or wrong" "She breathes flesh to my bones"
15."Under the Bridge" Red Hot Chili Peppers ~ Triumphant but sad all at the same time. A true account of racing against the odds. Loneliness reflected. A bittersweet love story between man and his city of angels.
16."Mahogany" Diana Ross ~ "Do you know where you're going to, do you like the things that life's been showing you?" A song about looking back at what should have been.
17."Nothing Compares 2 U" Sinead O'Connor ~ "It's been 7 hours and 15 days, since you took your love away". Brilliant and heart wrenching. Honest to the core. Sinead's version sends shivers everytime.
18."Bohemian Rhapsody" Queen ~ In my opinion, one of the best songs of all time. "Mama, I just killed a man, put a gun against his head, pulled my trigger, now he's dead". Epic and remorseful regret.
19. "Voices Carry" Aimee Mann ~ "In the dark, I like to try to read his mind. But I'm afraid of the things I might find". Paralyzing fear and an emotional portrayal of torment.
20. "One" U2 ~ "Did I disappoint you, leave a bad taste in your mouth", "you act like you never had love and you want me to go without". A song about forgiveness and letting go.
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I LOVED this list and pretty much agree with every song...I would've also added Breathe ME by Sia...they played it during the closing scene of the series finale of Six Feet Under! I cried like a baby during that. = - /
A couple of The Fray's songs gets me a little sad. Good list though.
Great list - Nick Drake's 'Black Eyed Dog' would be at home on this page. He's a very underrated Jeff buckley-esqu singer.
Hello Summer10,
This is a pretty good list. Jeff Buckley's Hallelujah never fails to give me the chills. With or Without You is also and awesomely sad song! What do you think about Brian McKnight's Back at One?
Thank u all for commenting... Sad songs that hit you in the gut are so personal.. I've listened to all the songs that were recommended, all excellent. I especially love Nick Drake's "Black Eyed Dog", that one I never heard before.
Nice list...but you're not seriously going to break down and cry when you hear these are you? Some are sad, that's a given, but unless you are in a state of emotional distress when listening to a song...what would make you cry? Nice hub though.
Check out my most recent post and some of my other hubs by clicking my pictures. I would love some comments.
I don't know all the songs on your list, but I agree with several. "Tears from Heaven" would certainly be at the top, and "I don't like Mondays" and "Yesterday" gotta be right up there too. For me, "Operator" by Jim Croce would be high on the list. (I gotta ask: You don't really cry at "Bohemian Rhapsody" do you?
There was a country song a few years back, where the chorus went:
"If I should die before I wake...feed Jake...he's been a good dog...my best friend...right to the end," and something else. It always gets me when they kill the dog. Unfortunately, the rest of the song was horribly bad!
Thanks for a great hub, Summer!
Eric Clapton's 'Tears in Heaven" is my most favorite song. My sister has listened to it as she can identify as she also lost her son 4 years ago. Music can indeed be healing.
Thumbs up to your hub!
::sigh:: No, Christoph.... I don't really cry to most of these tunes, although sad movies have been known to tear up my otherwise staunch demeanor. :) I've never heard of "Operator", I'll be dl that soon to call upon when I need a misty eye. Thanks so much for commenting. I've hardly had time to catch up on all of your great hubs, always know I'm a huge fan. :)
VioletSun, I'm so sorry about your family's loss, your sister has truly gone through the greatest challenge of all, and I'm sure an amazing inspiration. Songs are meant to give us an outlet, especially at times when we need it most. Thank u so much for coming by, I look forward to catching up on your writing. You are truly talented.
This is definently a great list. I love slow jam and especially ones that make you feel.
Thanks A Lot!
don't take the girl by tim mcgraw makes me cry...
go figure?
Some of these are sad indeed, but all are a distant second to "I Still Can't Say Goodbye" by Chet Atkins. Please youtube this and be ready to cry.
Martina McBride- Independence Day is another great one.. As is Johnny Cash- Hurt. Good list though.
great list of songs, but actually of the 20, I only know a few and I end up searching for the other songs LOL
to adam B, i just was listening to jeff buckly.. i started to cry and think of my grandfather.. when you hear songs like this you cand do anything but cry..
Another one that gets me everytime: Dashboard Confessions - Stolen
It's beautiful! Also Peter Gabriel - Book of Love ... I think just about any girl would love to have that playing at her wedding :)
Concrete angel by marina mcbride !! tear jerker fo sure
heven 9/11 remix by dj Sammy so so sad. it is about a girl who lost her dad in 9/11. she sits by her bed and talks/prays to her dad in heaven. i lost my aunt and used to pray to her every night so i can relate. i cry every time it is a MUST LISTEN TO SONG
Hallelujah by Jeff Buckley I think is the best version of a brilliant Leonard Cohen song - enjoyed your hub.
I referenced you in my hub about Jeff Buckley and so thought I would see what else you have on this list... and I was not disappointed! "I don't like Mondays" was my favorite song when I worked in a rock and roll radio station's traffic department, and I had no idea what it meant. You have created a poignant list.
This is a pretty good list. I personally have a hard time holding back the waterworks whenever I hear "My Immortal" by Evanescence. That is a sad song!!!
wow there pretty cool songs i cry though most of them im a high school student and i need to come up with a song for a talent quest u have helped me alot
The song "Goodbye" by Audio Adrenaline always makes me tear up. But mostly because I heard it when my sister was leaving for college.
If "Under the Bridge" makes you cry, you're disturbed.
Seriously. No, I mean it. You have mental issues that should be addressed immediately.
If I played that song in the car and you cried, I would be dropping you off at the hospital as quickly as possible. Sheesh.
Great list. But a song that always makes me cry is watch over you by alter bridge. It's the saddest sweetest song ever. :(
They should add concrete angel by martina mcbride
I suggest "In the living years" by Mike and the Mechanics
This song carries strong emotions of regret over mistakes made in the past.
Another Eric Clapton song is "River of tears" This song has a long intro of music that sets the mood for this somber song of pain and suffering over lost love
If 'WILL YOU BE THERE' by Michael Jackson and HEAVEN by simply red doesnt make you cry, i dont know what else will
Bobby Darin-if i was a carpenter.Don Maclean-castles in the air.Please listen to these songs,allways make me blub.
This is like two years old, but oh well... Fiction by Avenged Sevenfold is a very sad song, the lyrics are from their drummers suicide note. Also, Much Like Falling by Fly Leaf which is also about suicide.
my friendly recently passed and this is a real terajerker cause he was only 18 and it goes along with the song
he had a full life ahead of him:'(
what you be today-kenny chesney
Two other great songs that make me cry.
Shakespeare Sisters - Stay
Neil Young - Philadelphia
i should also have added -
Julie Cruise - Questions In A World Of Blue (from the film Twin Peaks-fire walk with me)
Linda Ronstadt - Winter Light (from the film Secret Garden).
Angels & especially I Hate Mondays are note worthy for the top 20.
also
Canon in d minor
Concrete Blonde - Joey
Diana Ross - We Can Hold On Together
Procol Harum - Whiter Shade Of Pale (one of the best songs ever made imo)
Sufjan Stevens- Casimir Pulaski Day
only one song made me sad and that is hero of war from rise against
Stole by Kelly Rowland is a great sad song.
Creed - One Last Breath !
Nine Inch Nails: Hurt (live) :)
I agree with alot of these songs. I would have to add one by The Escape Club. "I'll be there" Its a song for every one who has lost a loved one. The corus verse is....
"Don't be afraid, oh my love
i'll be watching you from above
and I'd give all the world tonight
to be with you
Because im on your side
and I still care
I may have died
but I've gone nowhere...
just think of me and I'll be there.
For those of you who havent heared it, you should! In my opinion its the #1 song that will make you cry.
I'm sorry but This song puts me to tears. Anyone else?
Butterfly Kisses Garth Brooks
Alyssa Lies - Jason Michael carroll; probably one of the saddest songs i've ever heard in my life...
i super love mahogany and time after time. great list
a few songs that make me cry are.....
Annies Song-John Denver
Leaving on a jet plane-John Denver
We're in heaven-DJ Sammy and the original by DO
concrete angel should be added to this list
dont forget hurt by christina aguilera
I think Heaven by Bryan Adams should be added :)
where is Last Kiss by J. Frank Wilson?
Rascall Flatts- What hurts the most
John Michael Montgomery- The Little Girl (really sad!)
Evanescence- My immortal
Overcome, Memories, and Our Farewell- Within Temptation
How Could This Happen To Me, Perfect- Simple Plan
Two Beds and a Coffee Machine- Savage Garden
I will Remember you, Angel- Sarah Mclaughlin
10 000 miles- Mary Chapin Carpenter
Im Already There, Amazed- Lonestar
Me and You- Kenny Chesney
For My Fallen Angel- My Dying Bride
You, Angel Of Mine, Forgive Me- Evanescence
When you Were Mine, Without You- Dixie Chicks
The Eleventh Commandment- Collin Raye
WHISKEY LULLABYE- Brad Paisley I CANT BELIEVE ITS NOT ON THIS LIST! AMAZING SONG!
Third Day- Follow Me There
I think the top should be All I Ask of You from The Phantom of the Opera
Quick note to those of you who seem surprised by what songs make other people cry... sorrow and grief are very personal. You don't know what that person has been through that makes the song affect them that way. For instance, someone who lost a son in the war might cry every time they hear "Star Spangled Banner." I wouldn't, but I can understand where they would. Someone whose best friend committed suicide might cry when listening to their friend's favorite song, no matter what it was. Catch my drift?
I don't see a lot of genres portrayed here, so let me add a few that need representation. If you don't like 'em, you don't like 'em. I like 'em and that's why I'm sharing.
Twiztid - "I'm Alright"
ABK - "2 Whom This May Concern"
Boondox - "Cold, Cruel World"
Good Charlotte - "Hold On"
Staind - "Epiphany"
Staind - "Epiphany"
Des'ree - "Kissing You"
Blue October - "Into the Ocean" *and* "Hate Me"
Dashboard Confessional - "This Ruined Puzzle" - "Shirts and Gloves"
Loreena McKennitt - "Stolen Child" and "The Highwayman"
Mario Vazquez - "Gallery"
Black Eyed Peas - "Where is the Love"
Diamond Rio - "One More Day"
Seether - "Broken" (ft. Amy Lee)
Collin Raye - "Butterfly Kisses"
Death Cab for Cutie - "Soul Meets Body" and "I Will Follow You Into the Dark"
Moody Blues - "Melancholy Man" **LISTEN TO THIS**
"Hallelujah" - My favorite version @ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T2NEU6Xf7lM
The songs I listed above should be part of everyone's repertoire. Just my opinion of course. =)
christina aguilera - hurt
..brad paisley whisky lullaby .. john denver - sorry .. evanescence- hello..lost by cold play..paperweight- joshua radin ..jerr carson- real life , staind - so far away ..
arms of an angel- sarah mclachaln ..far away - nickelbeck . .. im yours - jason marz ...r pretty sad
Radiohead - Street Spirt(Fade Out)
Air Traffic - Shooting Star
The Fray - How To Save A Life
Smiple Mind - Belfast Child
DJ Sammy- Heaven 911 remix
raining in baltimore
most of the songs on august and everything after.they are heart breaking
What about Glitter In The Air by P!nk!!!?? That song makes me cry and it's been my favourite song for the past 3 years. It's not everyone's taste but it's really good!!!
Back to December- Taylor swift
Numerous songs by Ryan Adams, especially from the Heartbreaker album... Note 'Oh My Sweet Carolina' & 'Two' from the album Easy Tiger...
Philadelphia, Bruce Springsteen
Last Thing On My Mind, Gram Parsons
The only exception Paramore
Metallica Nothing else Matters
Asleep The Smiths
5. Bravado - Rush
4. So Tired - Ozzy Osbourne
3. Everything I Do - Bryan Adams
2. Honestly - Stryper
1. There You'll Be - Faith Hill
My 5!! :D
bruno mars
When You Wish Upon A Star by Jiminy Cricket (no I'm not kidding -- listen to it)
Without You - Harry Nilsson
Missing - Bruce Springsteen (9/11 song)
One - U2
When The Leaves Come Falling Down - Van Morrison
Somewhere Over the Rainbow - Judy Garland or Harry Nilsson
Will I See You In Heaven - Jayhawks
Beautiful Boy - John Lennon
Can't Do A Thing To Stop Me - Chris Isaak
Most Anything by John Prine!
Run - snow patrol
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C9b3_1CcXtY
thats one of the most beautiful covers i've ever heard
Wheres the Hurt cover by Cash, this list fails.
100 five for fighting
100 five for fighting
Neil Young - Old Man
No Death Cab for Cutie? REALLY?
what about leanne rimes please remember, emm gryners symphonic or michelle branch's goodbye to you
Reba McEntire What Do You Say? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EPx1HT9pqos or her version of So Far Away http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xgCZ77GNoqE
"Independence Day" by Ani DiFranco will have you balling in the fetal position.
Jesus Take The Wheel - Carrie Underwood.
i am crying because i want my mummy!!!!!!!!
I'm surprised "When She Loved Me" featured in Toy Story 2 wasn't on the list
"Teddy Bear" by Red Sovine is sadder than all of these songs.
Well, Jeff Buckley's cover of "Hallelujah" is the only song on this list that might make me cry, frankly. But to each his own, I suppose.
Also: Gary Jules didn't write "Mad World." I don't know whether you knew that or not, but the description didn't give any credit to Tears for Fears, so I wasn't sure. Just thought I'd let you know. :)
i think the last goodbye for celine dion is prteey awesome
forever and always by parachute will make you cry reallly bad D;
bon jovi - (it's hard) letting you go
radiohead- fake plastic trees
Exit Music by Radiohead or True Love Waits
Your Guardian Angel- The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus.
This is very stupid
Disney - When you wish upon a star
JORDAN HILL - REMEMBER ME THIS WAY
Radiohead - creep
Michael Jackson - You Are Not Alone
MADONNA - Take a bow
Leona Lewis - I Will Be
Avril Lavigne - When You're Gone
Avril Lavigne - Nobody's Home
Britney Spears - Everytime
Colbie Caillat - I Never Told You
Land Before Time - If We Hold On Together
Judy Garland - Somewhere Over the Rainbow
American Tail - Somewhere out there
2Pac - Dear Mama
Puff Daddy/Faith Evans/112 - I'll Be Missing You
Keith Martin - Never Find Someone Like You
"Do you know where you going to" [Mahogany above] by diana ross is probably one of the best songs that could make think and ponder."Laughing at the questions that you once asked of me" with an answer "How could we wait so long, before we see how sad the answers to those questions can be..." a good song that matches her sweet voice.
Richard marx- right here waiting
heartland - i loved her first
secondhand serenade - its not over
avenged sevenfold - victim
linkin park - my december & easier to run
simple plan - welcome to my life
evan taubenfeld - the story of us & the best years of our lives
evanescence - my immortal
never shout never - what is love
coldplay - the scientist
radiohead - creep
You Should put : "Listen" by Beyonce. that song really touches me.
I could be in the happiest and cheeriest of moods, but Angels by Robbie Williams will NEVER fail to make me cry!
hurt - christina aguilaria
I think you should've taken the song 'When she loved me' from toy story 2, it's a such a beautiful, but sad song
Queen & Davis Bowie : Under Pressure
and of course
GooGooDolls: Better days
Makes me well up every time!
a good list indeed. my personal favorite sad song has always been "Understanding" by Evanescence. its about a couple who have been torn apart by society. Amy Lee has sung this so beautifully that it always makes me cry. please listen to this song if you haven't.
and also try to visit this website http://www.loverofsadness.net/show_song.php it has a lot of good sad songs. just try out the most popular section
After the Storm by Mumford is my all time favorite sad song and will be 'till I die.
As a 28 year old bloke I am happy to say I have never heard a 'song' that has made me cry... however that being said I don't know whether its the sheer power of the music or something but some of the John Williams tracks from the star wars albums really make me choke up, namely DUEL OF THE FATES and THE IMPERIAL MARCH to name but two, if you have the time find them on youtube and turn the volume up!
Also Goodbye by the Spice Girls...
take a look at whisky lullaby by brad paisley . . . gets me every time . . .
Celine Dion-My Heart Will Go On
The Calling-Wherever You Will Go
The Fray-Never Say Never
The Fray-How To Save A Life
One Republic-Apologize
The Fray-You Found Me
Lifehouse-Everything
Five For Fighting-Chances
There's so many more just naming a few though:)
a wonderful list my favorite would be tears in heaven. I cant imagine Eric Clapton's pain when he lost his young son.
My Heart Will Go On - Celine Dion - Titanic - makes me cry everytime because it reminds me of the titanic, such a huge loss. :'(
its very interesting to hear it with a special someone....i love it
I have one more to add to the list!
Flightless Bird (dunno who it's by) :) :p
Against All Odds: Phil Collins
Beautiful: Bethany Dillon
Liar Liar: Christina Grimmie
Miserable At Best: Mayday Parade
You're not alone (Piano Version): Saosin
Some will seek Forgiveness,Others Escape
Too Hard tto say Goodbye: Westlife
Good list. I would add "My Epitaph" by King Crimson.. never fails to make me cry!
It will rain- Bruno Mars
Safe & Sound- Taylor Swift feat. The Civil Wars
Because of you- Kelly Clarkson
Nd...Imagine- John Lennon
For me, the best song is My immortal of Evanescence...
how about the song, "there's holes in the floor of heaven" by john micheal montgomery? - all country gosple songs can make you cry if ya pick the right one. :)
the two saddest songs possibly ever written besides "tears in heaven", are "Miserable at Best" and "Terrible Things" both by mayday parade
Also:
over the years- Nevershoutnever
Remembering Sunday- All Time Low
"You Are My Sunshine" - Sarah McLachlan's version
The Choirboys' versions of "Tears In Heaven" and "He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother"
Coldplay - "Spies"
Creed - "With Arms Wide Open"
Dido - "The Day Before The Day", "Paris"
Eurythmics - "I Saved The World Today"
Evanescence - "Hello"
The Fray - "How To Save A Life"
Greg Laswell - "Your Ghost"
K.D.Lang - "Hallelujah"
Kelly Clarkson - "Irvine"
Lissie - "Everywhere I Go"
Natalie Merchant - "My Skin"
Radiohead - "No Surprises"
Regina Spektor - "Eet"
Sara Lov's versions of "Papa Was a Rodeo" and "There is a Light That Never Goes Out" (and the original, too)
Sarah McLachlan - "Bring On The Wonder", "Full of Grace"
Snow Patrol - "Chasing Cars"
The 6th - "One April Day", "As You Turn to Go"
Im not very emotional about songs and movies ect. But the song Christmas shoes by newsong made me cry
hot chocolate emma
stylezink Level 3 Commenter 3 years ago
Great list I think I would add a few more. Mariah's Bye Bye brings tears to my eyes all the time now.