ANSWERS: 100
  • Well, even though I haven't literally cried from it, the power of Samuel Barber's "Adagio for Strings" made me pretty sad the first time I heard it (in The Elephant Man), long before I learned that it was already recognized as being profoundly sad-sounding.
  • Martina McBride's "Concrete Angel" made me cry.
  • "Everytime We Say Goodbye" by Annie Lennox Although, I answered the same way to the "saddest song" question before. Let me see... Something different..... "Missing" by Everything But The Girl
  • Two have really got to me so far: 'The Christmas Shoes' by NEWSONG and Concrete Angel by Martina McBride. Both have made me cry.
  • This happened today: I was driving, listening to 'Everything's Alright' from 'Jesus Christ Superstar', and the beginning of the last verse has this way of coming in... there's a cymbal crash, some symphonic jangly things, and the string section also comes in. The song is so beautiful to begin with, and this amazing dynamic drop just hits your chest like a wall. Also, there's a piece, I believe it's called 'When I am Laid to Earth' from an old opera called 'Dido and Aneas' or something close to that. The female lead and subtle strings are so sad and beautiful, I really don't know how to describe it. But there you go.
  • Tracy Chapmans fast car. There something about it that gets to me.
  • "Jesus take the wheel" by Carrie Underwood Also "I hope you dance" but i don't know the name of the artist.
  • Mr. Blobby.
  • I get really depressed around the holidays after my divorce, (bitter is mild) and my brothers death..almost ANY christmas song or new years song will bring a tear to my eye. "he ain't heavy" does it to me " he aint heavy, he's my brother"
  • "I Bowed On My Knees and Cried Holy"
  • A song called "Alissa Lies" not sure who sings it
  • Adams Song by Blink 182 the first time I heard it
  • Mostly overplayed songs like "Achey Breaky Heart". If I hear it again I'll cry, scream, gnash my teeth, pull my hair, tear my clothes, sell my truck and belt buckle, leave my girlfriend and keep my dog.
  • the first time i heard john denver's "annie's song", i cried like a baby. the theme from the movie "glory" does it, everytime.
  • The last one that got me was "Shelter" by Ray LaMontagne. (I just discovered this song last week. It was in the movie "Prime" )
  • At This Moment, by Billy Vera and the Beaters. Lyrics: AT THIS MOMENT Words & Music by Billy Vera What did you think I would do At This Moment When you're standing before me With tears in your eyes Trying to tell me that you Have found you another And you just don't love me no more What did you think I would say At This Moment When I'm faced with the knowledge That you just don't love me Did you think I would curse you Or say things to hurt you Cause you just don't love me no more Did you think I could hate you Or raise my hands to you Now, come on, you know me too well How could I hurt you When Darlin' I love you And you know, I'd never, never hurt you What do you think I would give At This Moment If you'd stay, I'd subtract Twenty years from my life I'd fall down on my knees Kiss the ground that you walk on If I could just hold you again Copyright 1979 by WB Music/Vera-Cruz Music Co., ASCAP
  • I have to say "fast car" by Tracy Chapman also
  • A lot of the country-western ballads can jerk some tears out of me. I especially like "Don't Take The Girl" -- don't know who the artist is, or if that's even the right song title. It starts out, "Johnny's daddy was taking him fishing...." and a little girl wanted to go too. He tells his daddy to take any boy, but don't take the girl. Then ten years later, he's dating this same girl. They're held up by a gun man, and Johnny tells him to take everything of his, including his grandpa's watch, but don't take the girl. In the final chorus,five years later, they're married, she's having a baby and there are complications. He pleads in his prayer, don't take the girl. A real tear jerker, that one. There are others, that everytime I hear them, the water works start. I thought I was the only one who is overly sentimental and can cry when hearing songs. I'm glad I'm not alone.
  • The baby by Blake Shelton
  • "Fix You" by Coldplay. I don't know why, its not particularly sappy but for some reason it makes me sort of tear up.
  • "Letters from Home"
  • Angel by Sarah Mclachlan Another one is by an Aussie band you've probably never heard of, it is HUGE in AUs... Throw your arms around me by the hunters and collectors...you should download it.
  • That is a GREAT sappy song. Love it!
  • "Bell Bottom Blues" - Derek and the Dominos. This was the first Eric Clapton track that REALLY bit into me. The lyrics convey utter pain and longing; Clapton penned this one while pining over George Harrison's wife. It is an incredibly passionate love song.
  • Strawberry wine _Deanna Carter Free Bird_ Lynyrd Skynyrd What Hurts The Most_Rascal Flatts I will Remember you &Arms Of The Angels_Sarah Mclachlan November Rain_Guns & Roses Say Goodbye _ Chris Brown
  • red note home;
  • The song "We need a little Christmas" cause 7 years ago a son I had not seen or heard from in 17 years called me on Christmas day in 1999 and that song was playing on the radio, and ever since that day it has been my favorite Christmas song, OH and my son calls me several times a year now.
  • Sinead O'Connor nothing compares to you
  • the song from the movies Beaches, sung by Bett Midler, "The wind beneath my wings," and the hit song from the titanic sung by Celion Dion, "life goes on " I think
  • Only ONE song has ever made me cry. It's the lyrics yes, but it's mostly the way it is sung - with such passion. The song is 'BED OF LIES' by Matchbox Twenty. It's so very beautiful, heartfelt. LYRICS: No I would not sleep in this bed of lies So toss me out and turn in And there'll be no rest for these tired eyes I'm marking it down to learning I am Don't think that I can take another empty moment Don't think that I can fake another hollow smile It's not enough just to be sorry. Don't think that I could take another talk about it Just like me you got needs And they're only a whisper away And we softly surrender To these lives that we've tendered away No I would not sleep in this bed of lies So toss me out and turn in And they'll be no rest for these tired eyes I'm marking it down to learning I am Don't wanna be the one who turns the whole thing over Don't wanna be somewhere where I just don't belong Where it's not enough just be sorry Don't you know I feel the darkness closing in Tried to be more than me And I gave 'til it all went away And we've only surrendered To the worst part of these winters we've made I am all that I'll ever be When you - lay your hands Over me but don't go weak on me now I know that it's weak But God help me I need this I will not sleep in this bed of lies I hope you'll listen to it.
  • There are a few that always get me and two of them have already been named. "The Christmas Shoes" by Newsong "Bell Bottom Blues" Eric Clapton or Derek and the Dominos "I'm Already There" Lonestar
  • Sarah McLachlan's "Angel", Something Corporate's "Konstantine"/Jack's Mannequin's "Rescued", Coldplay's "The scientist", Augustana's "Boston", Relient K's "I hate Christmas Parties" ,Bright Eyes' "The Perfect Sonnet" and "If Winter Ends", Eisley's "I wasn't Prepared for this", and lastly Blink-182's "Always" there are probably more, but these are the one's that stick out in my mind [& yes I'm very sentimental]
  • All of Black Lace's
  • Cat's in the cradle by Jim Croce, Honey by Bobby Goldsboro, and Wildfire by Michael Martin Murhpy
  • Daughters - John Mayer
  • There's not one damn song that can make me, break down and cry. .. I dont think any sng would make me actually cry, but I think The Eagle's Desparado makes me very emotional simpy because the memories it brings back... great song.
  • The theme from Schindler's List played by Itzhak Perlman and Au fond du temple saint from The Pearl Fishers. Something about those high soaring notes, just brings tears to my eyes.
  • mockingbird
  • Well, I got over them eventually, but "I'll wait for you" by Joe Nichols and "Holes in the floor of Heaven" by Mark Wills. And I guess add "I love you this much" by Jimmy Wayne to the list.
  • Lover All Alone--Clay Aiken I Don't Want to Miss A Thing--Aerosmith Tell Me I Was Dreaming--Travis Tritt Amazing Grace With or Without You--U2 Bed of Roses--Bon Jovi
  • Wendy Matthews - The Day You Went Away
  • Old Tige by Jim Reeves.
  • Don't stop believin by Journey
  • Everybody Hurts R.E.M.
  • November Rain by Guns N Roses but I have no idea why.
  • "i just wasn't made for these times" by the beach boys. i know a lot about brian wilson's (lead singer of the beach boys) troubled life, and when i listen to this song, i feel like i can relate to him. it's rather sad, really. i was on a bus going home once, and i put my ipod on random, and this song came on. it made me cry, and the person sitting next to me asked if i was okay.
  • Tears in heaven by Eric clapton.....reminds me of my dead daughter...:( RIP April Lynn....
  • "Muskrat Love" by Captain and Tenille and covered by America. Every time I hear those little guys grunt, it brings tears to my eyes.
  • Cats in the Cradle.
  • The instumental Adagio for Strings they played it constantly when Princess Diana died its just soooo sad.
  • Jesus Take the Wheel by Carrie Underwood. & When I Get to Where I'm Going by Brad Paisley. The lyrics are just incredibly moving.
  • It just comes Natural by George Strait. It was Jimmy and my favorite song. It was playing on the radio when he wrecked. as much as we loved it, I can't listen to it. Sun shines, Clouds rain Train Whistles blow and Guitars Play Preachers Preach, Farmers Plow Wishes go up and the World goes round And I love you, It just come Natural It just comes Natural Seasons Change Rivers Wind Tumble Weeds roll and the Stars shine Wind Howls, dawn breaks Cowboys riding' time slips away And I love you, It just come Natural It's what I was born to do Don't have to think it through Baby, it's so easy loving you It just come Natural It's what I was born to do Don't have to think it Through Baby it's so easy loving you Fire burns Waves Crash Seeds grow and good things last Ships sail Dreams fly Night falls and Full moons rise And I love you, It just come Natural And I love you, It just come Natural It just come Natural It just come Natural
  • The song "Landslide" by Stevie Nicks (Fleetwood Mac)makes me cry. It makes me think of passing time that you can't get back.
  • It all started with Puff the magic dragon ! I still cry when i hear that silly little song! :(
  • have yourself a merry little christmas
  • Annie's song by John Denver. My ballet teacher used to always cry when she played this song as we danced. I don't know why she cried, but it kinda stuck with me. You fill up my senses Like a night in the forest Like the mountains in springtime Like a walk in the rain Like a storm in the desert Like a sleepy blue ocean You fill up my senses Come fill me again Come let me love you Let me give my life to you Let me drown in your laughter Let me die in your arms Let me lay down beside you Let me always be with you Come let me love you Come love me again Let me give my life to you Come let me love you Come love me again You fill up my senses Like a night in the forest Like the mountains in springtime Like a walk in the rain Like a storm in the desert Like a sleepy blue ocean You fill up my senses Come fill me again
  • "Lonesome Town", specifically the cover done by Milton Mapes for the Stubbs the Zombie (that's a video game) soundtrack. My long-distance boyfriend shared that soundtrack with me a while back, so I heard that song before. When he came over to visit me and we were laying in bed together, he played it on his Zune and I cried while he held me because we knew our time together was limited and soon both of our towns would be lonesome. Now, it's playing in both of our heads constantly while we're apart.... ~*~*~*~*~*~ There's a place where lovers go To cry their troubles away And they call it Lonesome Town Where the broken hearts stay [Lonesome town] You can buy a dream or two, To last you all through the years And the only price you pay Is a heart full of tears [Full of tears] Goin' down to lonesome town, Where the broken hearts stay, Goin' down to lonesome town To cry my troubles away. In the town of broken dreams, The streets are filled with regret, Maybe down in lonesome town, I can learn to forget. [To forget] Maybe down in lonesome town, I can learn to forget, [Lonesome town] ~*~*~*~*~*~
  • Yes, Tulips from Amsterdam by Tiny Tim!
  • The Highwayman by Loreena McKennitt. I still get misty-eyed every time I hear it, or read the original poem by Alfred Noyes. Here it is below: ***** The wind was a torrent of darkness upon the gusty trees, The moon was a ghostly galleon tossed upon cloudy seas, The road was a ribbon of moonlight looping the purple moor, And the highwayman came riding-- Riding--riding-- The highwayman came riding, up to the old inn door. He'd a French cocked hat on his forehead, and a bunch of lace at his chin; He'd a coat of the claret velvet, and breeches of fine doe-skin. They fitted with never a wrinkle; his boots were up to his thigh! And he rode with a jeweled twinkle-- His rapier hilt a-twinkle-- His pistol butts a-twinkle, under the jeweled sky. Over the cobbles he clattered and clashed in the dark inn-yard, He tapped with his whip on the shutters, but all was locked and barred, He whistled a tune to the window, and who should be waiting there But the landlord's black-eyed daughter-- Bess, the landlord's daughter-- Plaiting a dark red love-knot into her long black hair. Dark in the dark old inn-yard a stable-wicket creaked Where Tim, the ostler listened--his face was white and peaked-- His eyes were hollows of madness, his hair like mouldy hay, But he loved the landlord's daughter-- The landlord's black-eyed daughter; Dumb as a dog he listened, and he heard the robber say: "One kiss, my bonny sweetheart; I'm after a prize tonight, But I shall be back with the yellow gold before the morning light. Yet if they press me sharply, and harry me through the day, Then look for me by moonlight, Watch for me by moonlight, I'll come to thee by moonlight, though hell should bar the way." He stood upright in the stirrups; he scarce could reach her hand, But she loosened her hair in the casement! His face burnt like a brand As the sweet black waves of perfume came tumbling o'er his breast, Then he kissed its waves in the moonlight (O sweet black waves in the moonlight!), And he tugged at his reins in the moonlight, and galloped away to the west. He did not come in the dawning; he did not come at noon. And out of the tawny sunset, before the rise of the moon, When the road was a gypsy's ribbon over the purple moor, The redcoat troops came marching-- Marching--marching-- King George's men came marching, up to the old inn-door. They said no word to the landlord; they drank his ale instead, But they gagged his daughter and bound her to the foot of her narrow bed. Two of them knelt at her casement, with muskets by their side; There was Death at every window, And Hell at one dark window, For Bess could see, through her casement, the road that he would ride. They had bound her up at attention, with many a sniggering jest! They had tied a rifle beside her, with the barrel beneath her breast! "Now keep good watch!" and they kissed her. She heard the dead man say, "Look for me by moonlight, Watch for me by moonlight, I'll come to thee by moonlight, though Hell should bar the way." She twisted her hands behind her, but all the knots held good! She writhed her hands till her fingers were wet with sweat or blood! They stretched and strained in the darkness, and the hours crawled by like years, Till, on the stroke of midnight, Cold on the stroke of midnight, The tip of one finger touched it! The trigger at least was hers! The tip of one finger touched it, she strove no more for the rest; Up, she stood up at attention, with the barrel beneath her breast. She would not risk their hearing, she would not strive again, For the road lay bare in the moonlight, Blank and bare in the moonlight, And the blood in her veins, in the moonlight, throbbed to her love's refrain. Tlot tlot, tlot tlot! Had they heard it? The horse-hooves, ringing clear; Tlot tlot, tlot tlot, in the distance! Were they deaf that they did not hear? Down the ribbon of moonlight, over the brow of the hill, The highwayman came riding-- Riding--riding-- The redcoats looked to their priming! She stood up straight and still. Tlot tlot, in the frosty silence! Tlot tlot, in the echoing night! Nearer he came and nearer! Her face was like a light! Her eyes grew wide for a moment, she drew one last deep breath, Then her finger moved in the moonlight-- Her musket shattered the moonlight-- Shattered her breast in the moonlight and warned him--with her death. He turned, he spurred to the West; he did not know who stood Bowed, with her head o'er the casement, drenched in her own red blood! Not till the dawn did he hear it, and his face grew grey to hear How Bess, the landlord's daughter, The landlord's black-eyed daughter, Had watched for her love in the moonlight, and died in the darkness there. Back, he spurred like a madman, shrieking a curse to the sky, With the white road smoking behind him and his rapier brandished high! Blood-red were his spurs in the golden noon, wine-red was his velvet coat When they shot him down in the highway, Down like a dog in the highway, And he lay in his blood in the highway, with the bunch of lace at his throat. And still on a winter's night, they say, when the wind is in the trees, When the moon is a ghostly galleon tossed upon cloudy seas, When the road is a gypsy's ribbon looping the purple moor, The highwayman comes riding-- Riding--riding-- The highwayman comes riding, up to the old inn-door. Over the cobbles he clatters and clangs in the dark inn-yard, He taps with his whip on the shutters, but all is locked and barred, He whistles a tune to the window, and who should be waiting there But the landlord's black-eyed daughter-- Bess, the landlord's daughter-- Plaiting a dark red love-knot into her long black hair. -- Alfred Noyes
  • Yes... Lips of an Angel used to do that to me for whatever reason.
  • Not really. Though there are a good number of songs that make me cry when I already feel like doing so. But never just the song on its own. The Pixies and The Cure are a good example here.
  • The last part of The Phantom of the Opera counts as a song, right? Also, Can't See (Useless) and Spider by Oingo Boingo
  • When I was a small girl, there was a song on the radio called the Green Hills of Tyrol. It was about a Scottish soldier who went to war, but all he thought about was home. Here are the lyrics: There was a soldier, a Scottish soldier Who wandered far away and soldiered far away There was none bolder, with good broad shoulders, He fought in many a fray and fought and won He's seen the glory, he's told the story Of battles glorious and deeds victorious But now he's sighing his heart is crying To leave these green hills of Tyrol. Chorus: Because these green hills are not highland hills Or the Island's hills, they're not my lands hills, As fair as these green foreign hills may be They are not the hills of home. 2. And now this soldier, this Scottish soldier, Who wandered far away and soldiered far away Sees leaves are falling, and death is calling And he will fade away, on that dark land He called his piper, his trusty piper And bade him sound away, a pibroch sad to play Upon a hillside but Scottish hillside Not on these green hills of Tyrol Chorus: 3. And now this soldier this Scottish soldier Who wanders far no more, and soldiers far no more Now on a hillside, a Scottish hillside You'll see a piper play this soldier home He's seen the glory, he's told the story Of battles glorious and deeds victorious But he will cease now, he is at peace now Far from these green hills of Tyrol Chorus:
  • you were always on my mind
  • There are 2 that I cry at EVERY DAMN SINGLE time I hear them. Close your eyes by Edward Bear & Letters from home. I forget who sings that tear jerker song
  • a single tear emerged from my eye when I heard Ornette Coleman's sax weep take me away carry me like a dove
  • I'd Do Anything for Love [Meatloaf version, the one that lasts 12 minutes whole] The lyrics are awesome, and.. I'm a sucker for unconditional love cause that's how I always fall... but it seems other people have a different definition for 'love' so... there.
  • ''So This Is Christmas''
  • "Old Shep" by Elvis Presley
  • Amazing Grace
  • I kinda sorta think our song is "You're The Inspiration" by Chicago.
  • Not really .. I never really thought about it .. wow .. I should ask him lol ..
  • After All by Peter Cetera and Cher.
  • Samson by Regina Spektor. Watch this, it'll knock your socks off or make you cry. http://youtube.com/watch?v=p62rfWxs6a8
  • actually we had a song for each other mine for her was beautiful in my eyes by Joshua Kadison and hers for me was wind beneath my wings by Bette Midler.
  • When we were dating, it was Groovy Kind of Love.
  • "You can go your own way" by Fleetwood Mac
  • No, I guess we didn't.
  • I hate every thing about you...by ugly kid joy..... its a love hate relationship she loves to hate me.
  • Yep, and it is "I will follow you into the dark" by Death Cab for Cutie. Love ya, baby. (assuming she will read this eventually)
  • You and Me and Rainbows by Tear Garden
  • Petty Green Eyes - it was a dance song which was out about 5yrs ago - wish i could download it for ya, but i dont know how to :(
  • No , we can't sing.
  • yes, but it wasnt the song itself, it was played at my friends funeral, and it came back to me when i heard the song.
  • glory box by portishead I first heard it on my ex girlfriends walkman and 13 years later I still feel the emotion of the first time i heard it we split up when she moved to another country and I chose to stay in the uk it was really heartbreaking.
  • I'm Moving On by Rascal Flatts The Dance by Garth Brooks
  • Amazing Grace always makes me cry but there is one old song that is a real tear jerker but I am not sure if I can spell his name right. The song is "Teddy Bears Last Ride" By Red Souvine.
  • Tell It To Them Gently by Burton Cummings
  • That song by Gram Parsons Keith Richards best friend, he and keith and Anita Pallenburg were in seperable for 3 years it was great Gram taught keith country honk, while Anita and Keith taught Gram showman ship, It was absolutly a heart felt performance when Keith went to a benefit in Grams honour. Keith sang that song perfectly Hickory wind. do listen to it on youtube Keith Richards Hickory Wind and you will be taken away I can't believe how keith sounds singing lead, awesome
  • Going to California from Led Zeppelin
  • Kryptonite by 3 Doors Down.. it played at my cousin's wake, in the car while we were waiting outside. "If I go crazy.." and my cousin in there, having killed herself on New Year's Eve. I can listen to it without crying but it still makes me think of her.
  • flowers by chris young
  • '100 years' but I don't know who sings it!
  • I write the songs,Barry Manellow and Brighteyes.
  • It'll take me three pages to anser this question...but here we go To Where you are - josh groban McArthur's Park - Richard harris Everything i own - bread There You'll be - Faith Hill Undivided - bon jovi anything by barry manilow, air supply, chicago You were always on my mind - willie nelson I'm so lonesome i could cry - hank Williams alone - heart total eclipse of the heart- bonnie tyler...i could go on and on and on but i think i'll stop here
  • I can still make Cheyenne George Strait
  • Lady D'Arbanville by Cat Stevens:

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