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25 Saddest Songs Ever

As this list of sad songs demonstrates, there are many reasons to break down in tears -- a broken heart, death, lost car keys after an especially crappy morning. No matter what the situation, chances are somebody somewhere probably wrote a song about it, putting into words what you can't (probably because you're too busy bawling your eyes out to think clearly). So grab a box of tissues and check out our list of 25 Saddest Songs Ever.
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All My Love - Led Zeppelin
All My Love - Led Zeppelin
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Keep Me in Your Heart - Warren Zevon
Keep Me in Your Heart - Warren Zevon
2
Tears in Heaven - Eric Clapton
Tears in Heaven - Eric Clapton
3
Landslide - Fleetwood Mac
Landslide - Fleetwood Mac
4
Jackson Browne - Here Comes Those Tears Again
Jackson Browne - Here Comes Those Tears Again
5
Empty Garden (Hey Hey Johnny) - Elton John
Empty Garden (Hey Hey Johnny) - Elton John
6
Wild Horses - The Rolling Stones
Wild Horses - The Rolling Stones
7
She's Leaving Home - The Beatles
She's Leaving Home - The Beatles
8
Changes - Black Sabbath
Changes - Black Sabbath
9
The Needle and the Damage Done - Neil Young
The Needle and the Damage Done - Neil Young
10
The Killing of Georgie (Part I and II) - Rod Stewart
The Killing of Georgie (Part I and II) - Rod Stewart
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Love Hurts - Nazareth
Love Hurts - Nazareth
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Can't Get It Out of My Head - Electric Light Orchestra
Can't Get It Out of My Head - Electric Light Orchestra
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I Can't Tell You Why - Eagles
I Can't Tell You Why - Eagles
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The River - Bruce Springsteen
The River - Bruce Springsteen
15
Space Oddity - David Bowie
Space Oddity - David Bowie
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The End - The Doors
The End - The Doors
17
The Flame - Cheap Trick
The Flame - Cheap Trick
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You See Me Crying - Aerosmith
You See Me Crying - Aerosmith
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Trouble - Cat Stevens
Trouble - Cat Stevens
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Pale Blue Eyes - The Velvet Underground
Pale Blue Eyes - The Velvet Underground
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Sure Got Cold After the Rain Fell - ZZ Top
Sure Got Cold After the Rain Fell - ZZ Top
22
The Wind Cries Mary - The Jimi Hendrix Experience
The Wind Cries Mary - The Jimi Hendrix Experience
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I Can't Make You Love Me - Bonnie Raitt
I Can't Make You Love Me - Bonnie Raitt
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Ride On- AC/DC
Ride On- AC/DC
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