Tearjerker Alert! These 9 Sad Country Songs Will Pull on Your Heartstrings
From heartbreak to hope, these country songs will have you reaching for the tissues
When you’re in the mood for a gut-wrenching cry and need to pick the song to act as the soundtrack, country music is the place to turn to. Whether you’re coping with heartbreak, the loss of someone you love or something even bigger, these country classics are sure to make you shed a tear. Here, a look at our favorite sad country songs. Did we miss any of your favorites?
“Elephant” by Jason Isbell
Jason Isbell has never shied away from sharing an emotional song with the world, and “Elephant” is certainly no exception. In it, he sings of a friend who is dying of cancer, talking about their day-to-day together as they attempt to avoid the elephant—her illness—in the room.
“Where Were You (When the World Stopped Turning)” by Alan Jackson
“Where Were You (When the World Stopped Turning)” was written in the wake of the September 11th terrorist attacks, asking people where they were when news broke of that tragic day. The song pays homage to all of those who lost their lives that day and serves as a reminder that we will never forget.
“He Stopped Loving Her Today” by George Jones
In a heartbreaking song of lost love, George Jones sings of a woman from his past he swore he would love until he died—and that he did. In the end, he finally stopped loving her on the day he passed.
“Maggie’s Song” by Chris Stapleton
Try listening to this one without tearing up: Chris Stapleton sings in honor of his family’s pup, Maggie, who passed away. From the day they brought her home to the way she grew up with his own children, anyone with a pup or pet of their own will surely be touched by this song, with lyrics that pair perfectly with Stapleton’s raspy voice.
“Skin (Sarabeth)” by Rascal Flatts
Another gut-wrenching track, the Rascal Flatts sing of a girl whose cancer diagnosis means she’ll have to attend her prom—one she dreamed of so fondly—without any hair. While the lyrics set a heartbreaking scene, the final verse describes the moment in which her date arrives at the door, having shaved his head so she wouldn’t feel so alone.
“She Thinks His Name Was John” by Reba McEntire
Reba McEntire’s “She Thinks His Name Was John” tells a heartbreaking story of a woman who contracts AIDS after a one-night stand with a man she can hardly remember. As the song goes on, the woman mourns the parts of life she will no longer get to experience due to her illness.
“Travelin’ Soldier” by The Chicks
Another tearjerker, this song by The Chicks tells the story of a young man who dies while fighting in Vietnam, leaving the girl who was waiting for him at home mourning the loss.
“Tin Man” by Miranda Lambert
On “Tin Man,” Lambert sings to the Tin Man from The Wizard of Oz, whose goal is to find a heart. She urges him that having a heart isn’t all it’s cracked up to be, as hearts get broken, and she’d much rather have his armor to protect her from the hurt of heartbreak.
“Whiskey Lullaby” by Brad Paisley and Alison Krauss
“Whiskey Lullaby” tells the story of a separated couple who both meet tragic ends through drinking.
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