Whats the saddest song in the world?

Answer 1

the Gears of War theme song i think its called mad mad world

Answer 2

some have been mentioned -- & some melancholy I guess compared to out-&-out sad? -- & remind me of other examples: Marriage d'Amour, don't know it, what about Chagrin d'Amour -- & Amour Interdit (Forbidden Games) [latter -- sad even as instrumental]; the Elvis one mentioned -- reminds me of Mama Liked the Roses, now that's a sad song; some old folk songs -- & spirituals, that they often based on: Joan Baez & All My Trials, or We Will Overcome [ironic -- because hopeful & triumphant theme -- maybe the difference, between the way things are & the way they can be];
also [a repeat nomination] Two Outta Three Ain't Bad by Meatloaf;

my vote for #1 Sad Song [geez -- a bit depressing no?] -- All Over the World, by Francoise Hardy c '65 -- mentioned this in another posting and again: surprising that relatively unknown these days; beautiful melody and in its mood & lyrics, super-sad. this & ones like it would make me 'cry in my beer' (if I ever go back to drinkin that stuff)...!

Answer 3

With or Without You by U2 always makes me want to cry, but I think I'm just odd. Who knows what the saddest song in the world is?

EDIT: Ones above also, but to be fair, 'Hallelujah' by Jeff Buckley is a cover. His version is much sadder though.

Answer 4

Wish You Were Here - The Bee Gees

They wrote the song about their younger brother Andy Gibb(70s singer/teen idol) after he died at age 30.

Really sad lyrics and song. Very emotional




You're living your life
in somebody else's heart
My love is as strong
as oceans are far apart.

A summer song keeps playing in my brain,
and I feel you, and I see your face again,
there's no escape,
I lost everything in losing you.

Ah I wish you were here,
drying these tears I cry
They were good times,
and I wish you were here
and calling my name,
but you're dealing with a man insane, the cost,
how hopelessly I'm lost,
I tried to throw our love away
and I can't let go.

VERSE 2:
And so I awake
In somebody else's dream
(It's not what it seems)
it's only a lie
I've yet to decide who's real.

The blood red rose will never never die
It'll burn like a flame
In the dark of the night
I'm not afraid
I'd give everything
If you hear me there.

Chorus 2:

Ahh I wish you were here,
drying these tears I cry
They were good times,
it's that time of year
for being alone
but you're dealing with a heart of stone
try to kiss and say goodbye
try to throw our love away
And that storm will blow.

Wish you were here.
Wish you were here,
'Cause you're dealing with a heart of stone
try to kiss and say goodbye
try to throw our love away
And I can't let go.

They were good times
and I wish you were here,
yes, I wish you were here.

Answer 5

Definitely Arms of an Angel by Sarah Mchlachlan , Say Something by A Great Big World, or my fave year jerker, I can Only Imagine. They make me bawl like a baby every time 😭

Answer 6

Eric Clapton - Tears In Heaven
Jeff Buckley - Hallelujah

Answer 7

To me, it's the Last Mornin' by Dr. Hook and the Medicine Show. Here is a video that was set to the song: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NVh5Z15PBDo

I wouldn't watch the video, but just listen to the song...beautifully sad.

Answer 8

I think Celine Dion - My Heart Will Go On is a very sad song.

Answer 9

Simple Plan- Untiled

Answer 10

James Taylor- Fire and Rain
or
Blackfield- My Gift of Silence