The 50 Best Sad Songs Ever Written According to Timeout

"Sometimes, when the skies turn gray and you just can't seem to muster the energy to change out of your sweatpants, all you want is to hear is a tune that feels your pain. The best sad songs don't just whine and gesture at bad feelings - they almost seem to wallow in the depths with you. As they say, misery loves company, and the best songwriters know how to make it seem as though they're in your lonely apartment with you, offering a sympathetic shoulder to weep on. Whether you're mourning the end of a relationship or the death of a loved one, or just generally feeling down in the dumps, these 50 songs know exactly what you're going through. It doesn't matter if it's an R&B tearjerker, 12-bar blues or indie rock bummer jam - the next time you feel like shutting the windows, locking the doors and curling up in the fetal position, throw on one of these songs. You may not instantly feel better, but you will know you're not alone." - timeout.com