The 7 Best Sad Songs of All Time

"Hurt" by Johnny Cash

Originally written by Nine Inch Nails, Cash's cover is haunting and deeply emotional, reflecting on regret, pain, and the passage of time

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"Yesterday" by The Beatles

This melancholic ballad reflects on lost love and longing, with Paul McCartney's poignant vocals and simple acoustic arrangement tugging at the heartstrings

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"Tears in Heaven" by Eric Clapton

Written after the tragic death of his young son, this heartfelt song grapples with grief, loss, and the search for solace

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"Nothing Compares 2 U" by Sinéad O'Connor

A powerful anthem of heartbreak and longing, O'Connor's emotive vocals convey raw pain and vulnerability

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"Everybody Hurts" by R.E.M.

This poignant song offers solace to those struggling with depression and loneliness, with its uplifting message of empathy and hope

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"Hallelujah" by Leonard Cohen

Though it has been covered by numerous artists, Cohen's original version is a soul-stirring meditation on love, faith, and the complexities of the human experience

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"Someone Like You" by Adele

Adele's powerhouse vocals and raw emotion shine in this heart-wrenching ballad about unrequited love and coming to terms with the end of a relationship

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