What's the saddest song you know?

BHAK

Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald - Gordon Lightfoot

Being a "Sailor" this one kills me....

magichatter06

One of These Days - Tim McGraw

I_give_it_2_u_str8

The one that goes like

"...babeh babeh babeh babeh..."

And so on

AggieLu

"On Eagle's Wings," it was sang as we entered church at my brother's funeral.

jamiesgotagun

Another sad one from Tim McGraw "Don't Take the Girl"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2_rEIA_ohto

TerraGirl17

With Arms Wide Open - Creed
It came out the year we found out we were expecting our first daughter, we lost her at full term and every time I hear this song it makes me cry

2stepz

Traveling Solider - Dixie Chicks
How Can I Help You to Say Goodbye - Patty Loveless

mommared53

Teddy Bear by Red Sovine. One of many "trucker" songs back in the day.
Red Sovine - Teddy Bear ??

was on the outskirts of a little southern town
Tryin' to reach my destination before the sun went down
The old CB was blarin' away on channel 1-9!
When there came a little boy's voice on the radio line

And he said: "Breaker 1-9! Is anyone there?
Come on back, truckers and talk to Teddy Bear!"
Well, I keyed the mike and said: "You got it, Teddy Bear!"
And a little boy's voice came back on the air

"'Preciate the break, Who we got on that end?"
I told him my handle, and, then he began:
"Now, I'm not supposed to bother you fellows out there
Mom says you're busy and for me to stay off the air

But you see, I get lonely and it helps to talk
'Cause that's about all I can do, I'm crippled, and, I can't walk!"
I came back and told him to fire up that mike
And I'd talk to him, as long as he liked

"This was my dad's radio", the little boy said
"But I guess it's mine and mom's now, 'cause my daddy's dead!"
"Dad had a wreck about a month ago
He was trying to get home in a blindin' snow

Mom has to work now, to make ends meet
And I'm not much help, with my two crippled feet!"
"She says not to worry that we'll make it alright
But, I hear her crying, sometimes late at night

You know there's just one thing I want more than anything else to see
Aw, I know you guys are too busy to bother with me!"
"But, you see, my dad used to take me for rides when he was home
But, I guess that's all over now, since my daddy's gone

Not one breaker came on the old CB
As that little crippled boy talked with me
I tried hard to swallow a lump that just wouldn't stay down
As I thought about my boy back in Greenville Town

"Dad was going to take mom and me with him later on this year, Why,
l remember 'im saying: 'Someday this old truck will be yours, Teddy Bear!'
But, I know I'll never get to ride an 18-wheeler again
But, this old base will keep me in touch with all my trucker friends!"

"Teddy Bear's gonna back on out now and leave you alone
'Cause it's about time for mom to come home
But, you give me a shout when you're passin' through
And I'll sure be happy to come back to you!"

Well, I came back and I said: uh! "Before you go 10-10
What's your home 20, little CB friend?"
Well, he gave me his address and I didn't once hesitate
'Cause this hot load of freight was just gonna have to wait

I turned that truck around on a dime
And headed straight for Jackson Street, 229
And as I rounded the corner, oh, I got one heck of a shock
l8 wheelers were lined up for three city blocks!

Why, I guess every driver for miles around had caught Teddy Bear's call
And that little crippled boy was having a ball
For as fast as one driver would carry him in
Another would carry him to his truck and take off again

Well, you better believe I took my turn at riding Teddy Bear
And then I carried him back in and put him down in his chair
And buddy if I never live to see happiness again
I want you to know I saw it that day, in the face of that little man

We took up a collection for him before his mama got home
And each driver said goodbye and then they all were gone
He shook my hand with a mile-long grin
And said: "So long, trucker I'll catch ya again!"

Well, I hit the Interstate with tears in my eyes
I turned on the radio and I got another surprise
"Breaker 1-9!" Came a voice on the air
"Just one word of thanks from Mama Teddy Bear!"

"We wish each and every one, a special prayer for you
'Cause, You just made my little boy's dream come true
I'll sign off now, before, I start to cry
May God ride with you, 10-4, and goodbye."

Oh, I remember hearing that one as a child. That's a tearjerker for sure!

I went back and started to read the lyrics and had to quit because I'm already starting to tear up.

2stepz

the theme song to mash, ever hear those lyrics?

The title of that song is Suicide is Painless

mommared53

Another song I used to listen to was Independence Day by Martina McBride. That used to make me cry.

ludgerclay

Boy George; "Do you really want to hurt me", the song isn't sad. it's sad that so many people liked this song.

TubbsMcGee

DeVotchka-- How It Ends.

This song accidentally made it's way onto a playlist at a party of mine, and by the end of the song, everyone was bawling their eyes out.

KaleidoscopeEyes1056

The hidden track in Staind's Spleen. It has made me cry several times...

Kelly_2013

I dont' know if it would be considered a sad song but the song
Startin with me by Jake Owen... I cry everytime

ennaejay

Somebody's Baby.... jon foreman

BeeElMarvin

I can't decide -
"Tears in Heaven" by Eric Clapton
"Angel" by Sarah Mclachlan

One that always brings tears to my eyes and shivers to my soul, not really sad:
"American Soldier" by Toby Keith

CarrieJ85

Another sad one from Tim McGraw "Don't Take the Girl"

Yes! This!

Becky1971

Heard going to love you through it Monday night, beautiful song! I love Martina McBride, "In my Daughters Eyes" is another great tear jerker, though not really sad, Now my daughter at 16 sings it, and I get even more emotional lol.

Also agree with How Great Thou Art sung by Carrie Underwood I get chills just thinking about it.

And of course the Dance!!

Great picks!

I'm gonna love you through it- Martina McBride.. My grandma had breast cancer, so this song really hits home.
Holes in the floor of Heaven- Steve Wariner, BEAUTIFUL song if you have never heard it.
How Great Thou Art- the Carrie Underwood version
Probably wouldn't be this way- LeAnn Rimes

And my ALL time favorite, The Dance- Garth Brooks

_Timmeh_

James Tayor - Fire and Rain

Jeannelin

War on Drugs by BareNakedLadiea
The Song Remembers When by Trisha Yearwood
Still by Reba McIntyre
Just about anything by Janis Ian

maserati185

"Flowers" by Chris Young. That's the winner, in my book.

summer827

I'd probaby pick Tears in Heaven, too. However, heard Hate Me Today recently and that one got me!

MAGNIFIEDME

Crystal Shawanda - "You can let go now" - heard that first time when my dad was dying and I had to pull the car over I was sobbing so hard

Crowhorse

The question is simple... what's the ONE song that always tugs at your heart?

For me - Alison Krauss - Jacob's Dream (true story about 2 boys who wandered off into the woods, only to die).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TwaZXUlFsyo

I seriously wish I hadn't listened to this now. That is incredibly sad.

MissO﹠A

Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald - Gordon Lightfoot

Being a "Sailor" this one kills me....

Yes. Beat me to it. Gets me every time I hear it.

Also...

Along with Coldplay's "The Scientist", I'll add "In My Place". Especially, the lines:

"I was scared, I was scared
Tired and under prepared
But I wait for it

And if you go, if you go
Leave me down here on my own
And I'll wait for you"

Sometimes it's the lyrics that get me, other times it's the feeling with which the song is sung.

Another nod to Ben Folds "Brick" and the Gary Jules version of "Mad World"
Ben Folds "Still Fighting It"
Otis Redding "I've Been Loving You Too Long" (Fuuuuuuuuuuuuugh, this song gives me the chills.)
Amy Winehouse "Love is a Losing Game"
The Cure "Letter to Elise"
Weezer "Say it Ain't So"

I love me a sad song. *sniffle*

Faintgreeneyes

Gravity- Sara Bareilles http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lFP9Oesb5OI
Cinderella- Steve Curtis Chapman http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nrWMBC6yoME&ob=av2n (he wrote it for his daughter who died)
Josh Groban- You Raise Me Up (played at my uncles funeral)
Fix you- Coldplay

Phoenix24601

Vissi D'arte from Puccini's Tosca

writtenINthestars

Ok I know it said to post ONE song...but this song just played randomly on my player and I get sad every single fricken time.


Nutshell - Alice in Chains

Phoenix24601

Ok two more

On my Own - Les Mis
I Dreamed a Dream - Les Mis

fionarama

Cat Stevens - ooh baby baby its a wild world .