Top 20 Saddest Music Videos

We're not crying, you're crying! Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we’re counting down our picks for those video clips that bring on the waterworks. Our countdown of the saddest music videos includes “I Will Follow You into the Dark”, "Hurt", “Who Wants to Live Forever”, “Wake Me Up When September Ends”, "Concrete Angel", and more! Do you find any pleasure in feeling sad? Or do you try to keep up your spirits at all costs? Let us know, if you feel comfortable to do so, in the comments.

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[WatchMojo]

Do you find any pleasure in feeling sad? Or do you try to keep up your spirits at all costs? Let us know, if you feel comfortable to do so, in the comments.

[thereallg]

*Take me to church was like watching a mini movie. So much happening but within 4 minutes. Hozier always has deeper meanings in his music videos*

[tylergoodman]

These are the days of our lives: It's sad because it's Freddie Mercury's last video, but it's nice because his final words to us are: I still love you. 🎉

[KT]

I'd say "Unbreak my heart" by Toni Braxton & "When you're gone" by Avril Lavigne are really heart breaking videos to watch

[bebek]

Everytime song by Britney Spears should be on this list.
The video for "Everytime" still holds a lot of weight. The visuals are super emotional, with that dreamy vibe and the themes of love and loss. It really emphasizes the struggle between wanting to hold on and needing to let go. Given everything Britney has been through, it almost feels like a reflection of her journey. It’s interesting to see how the concepts resonate differently now compared to when it first came out. ❤

[Nobody_Fn_Important]

the fact that Johnny Cash's house is run down and derelict is about the saddest thing of them all. I am surprised Everybody Hurts by R.E.M. didn't make the list. that song always had me in tears.

[CandiceVidito]

My Immortal by Evanescence is a sad song as well

[chasehedges]

Chasing Cars by Snow Patrol and Hurt By Johnny Cash will always make me feel sad when I’m alone.

[Gamerfreak]

Untitled by simple plan is very sad and depressing. Show how fast so many lives can be destroyed by drunk driving.

[cassiopeia]

'Metallica - One' video always gets me. Should be in the list, honestly.

[the_undisputed_king_]

“So Far Away” by Avenged Sevenfold probably should’ve been on here considering it’s about a member of the band who died in the early stages of that album’s development

[Theprophet]

These Are The Days Of Our Lives
Seeing Freddie's frail face in black and white hurts.

[elliedelacy]

Family Portrait by P!nk really tugs at the heartstrings.

[jacara]

Surprised Eric Clapton - Tears In Heaven isn't on the list.

[zn_z]

22:25
I was definitely expecting Evanescence to get some sort of recognition on this list 🤯
I was pleasantly surprised seeing My Immortal at the end 😊🔥

[stuartwalker]

Interesting fact about ghost of you and the black parade. Ghost of you was the last music video from three cheers for sweet revenge and in the video Mickey succumbs to his wound but in the next video in the black parade when he is performing on the float he is the only one wearing a medal a purple heart

[MagicaDraconia]

I think Who Wants to Live Forever hit differently (or harder) after Freddie's death because he was diagnosed with AIDS the following year and, well, didn't live forever, although at least his music will. I agree with other commenters, though, that These Are The Days of Our Lives and Only The Good Die Young are more heartbreaking, as well as Mother Love which was the last song he ever recorded.

[rosario]

Rock Me Tonight by Billy Squire is the most depressing thing I’ve ever seen

[Slayde.Wilson]

The music video for Shake me Down by Cage the Elephant makes me sad 😢

[anthonymartinez]

Tha crossroads by bone thugs deserved a spot