200 Songs About Death

If you are struggling to cope with the death of a loved one, you may find it helpful to listen to songs about death and loss. However, it is important to choose songs that you feel comfortable with. There is no right or wrong answer, and what works for one person may not work for another. Our playlist with 200 songs about death, loss and grief consists of nearly 13 hours of music. We hope our list of songs can help you in difficult times.

Jump to:

• Music and coping with loss
• Top 10 Songs About Death, Loss & Grief
• About the Playlist
• Other Playlists You May Like
• List of 200 Songs About Death, Loss & Grief
• Spotify Playlist
• Youtube Music Video’s
• Final Thoughts – Songs About Death
• Frequently Asked Question

Music and coping with loss

Songs about death, loss and mourning can be a difficult and fraught subject. They can evoke strong emotions, such as grief, anger and despair. However, they can also be a valuable tool for dealing with grief.

When someone we love passes away, it can be difficult to find words to express our pain. Songs can be a way to do this, and they can also help us connect with others who have experienced similar losses.

The lyrics of a song can offer comfort and support, and it can also help us remember the loved one we have lost and thus ease the pain of missing someone we love.

Of course, not everyone finds comfort in listening to songs about death and loss. Some people find it too painful to hear the words expressing their own grief.

Ultimately, it is up to the individual to decide what helps them cope.

Top 10 Songs About Death, Loss & Grief

1. If You Could See Me Now – The Script
2. Here Without You – 3 Doors Down
3. Why – Rascal Flatts
4. All of the Stars – Ed Sheeran
5. I’ll Be Missing You – P. Diddy ft. Faith Evans & 112
6. What They’ll Say About Us – FINNEAS
7. How Do I Say Goodbye – Dean Lewis
8. Welcome to the End of Your Life – THE DRIVER ERA
9. Before You Go – Lewis Capaldi
10. Jealous of the Angels – Donna Taggart

About the Playlist

Our list consists of an incredibly large number of songs, so we chose to highlight only the top three for you. These three are mentioned below.

“Why” by Rascal Flatts (#3)

Number three on our list is “Why” by Rascal Flatts.

“Why” is a song about the aftermath of suicide. The song is sung from the perspective of someone who has lost a loved one to suicide, and it expresses the singer’s confusion, sadness and anger.

The song is powerful and emotional, and it can be a helpful tool for people dealing with the loss of a loved one to suicide.

What makes the song so helpful in dealing with loss is that it affirms the emotions people feel.

The singer does not try to hide the pain of loss and he does not give easy answers. Instead, he simply shares his own experience of grief and loss and allows the listener to feel their own emotions.

The song also offers hope. The singer sings about how he still loves his loved one even though he is no longer there. He also sings about how he will eventually find peace. This message of hope can be very comforting to people who are grieving.

If you are struggling with the loss of a loved one through suicide, “Why” by Rascal Flatts can be a helpful song to listen to. It can help you feel less alone and find hope in the midst of your pain.

“Here Without You” by 3 Doors Down (#2)

Let’s have a look at number two on the list. This one is the song “Here Without You” by 3 Doors Down.

“Here Without You” is a song about the pain of missing someone who is no longer there. The song’s lyrics describe the singer’s longing for his loved one and the emptiness he feels in his absence.

The song is full of raw emotion, and it can be a powerful and purifying listening experience for people dealing with loss.

Because of its simple melody, the song is very effective in processing loss. The melody is easy to sing along with and can help create a sense of connection with the singer.

The song’s lyrics are also relatable to many people because it speaks to the universal experience of loss.

“Here Without You” is a powerful and moving song that can help people cope with loss. The song’s raw emotion and simple melody make it a relatable listen for anyone who has ever lost someone they love.

“Here Without You” is a song that can be a source of comfort and strength for those dealing with loss. The song’s raw emotion and simple melody can help people connect with their own feelings of grief, and it can offer hope for the future.

If You Could See Me Now by The Script (#1)

So what is our number one mourning song? This is obviously very personal, but we chose “If You Could See Me Now”.

“If You Could See Me Now” is a song by Irish pop rock band The Script. It was released in 2013 as the third single from their third studio album, #3.

The song is about the death of the lead singer Danny O’Donoghue’s father, who passed away on Valentine’s Day shortly after the band formed in 2008.

It is a powerful and emotional ballad that captures the pain and grief of losing a loved one.

The song is so good for dealing with loss because it is so relatable. The lyrics are honest and raw, and they perfectly capture the range of emotions that people experience when they lose someone they love.

In addition, the song also offers hope and reminds us that the people we love are always with us in spirit.

“If You Could See Me Now” is a lovely and touching song that can help people cope with the pain of loss. It reminds us that we are not alone in our grief and that there is hope for the future.

Other Playlists You May Like

List of 200 Songs About Death, Loss & Grief

#	Title - Artist
1	If You Could See Me Now - The Script
2	Here Without You - 3 Doors Down
3	Why - Rascal Flatts
4	All of the Stars - Ed Sheeran
5	I'll Be Missing You - P. Diddy ft. Faith Evans & 112
6	What They'll Say About Us - FINNEAS
7	How Do I Say Goodbye - Dean Lewis
8	Welcome to the End of Your Life - THE DRIVER ERA
9	Before You Go - Lewis Capaldi
10	Jealous of the Angels - Donna Taggart
11	For The Lover That I Lost - Sam Smith
12	Moments - One Direction
13	It's Ok - Tom Rosenthal
14	From Where You Are - Lifehouse
15	The Ones That Didn't Make It - Justin Moore
16	For Those Who Can't Be Here - Tom Walker
17	Wherever I Go - Hannah Montana
18	Dear August - PJ Harding
19	Dancing in the Sky - Dani and Lizzy
20	Ti dico ciao - Laura Pausini
21	Stay Another Day - The Wanted
22	When I Look to the Sky - Train
23	listen before i go - Billie Eilish
24	Here Comes Goodbye - AC Mix - Rascal Flatts
25	Fly - Céline Dion
26	Nightingale - Demi Lovato
27	Angels Among Us - Alabama
28	Goodbye's (The Saddest Word) - Céline Dion
29	Perfect Way To Die - Alicia Keys
30	Suicide Note - Kyle Spratt
31	Small Bump - Ed Sheeran
32	In assenza di te - Laura Pausini
33	If You're Reading This - Tim McGraw
34	Loretta's Song - Noah Cyrus
35	Candle In The Wind - Elton John
36	Letters - Lucas & Steve
37	Whiskey Lullaby (ft.. Alison Krauss) - Brad Paisley
38	Tears in Heaven - Eric Clapton
39	How to Save a Life - The Fray
40	Drink A Beer - Luke Bryan
41	I Will Not Say Goodbye - Danny Gokey
42	Gloomy Sunday - Billie Holiday
43	Gli Angeli - Vasco Rossi
44	Airplanes (ft.. Hayley Williams of Paramore) - B.o.B
45	I Lived - OneRepublic
46	Gold Forever - The Wanted
47	Happier - Marshmello
48	Leave Out All The Rest - Linkin Park
49	Wrecked - Imagine Dragons
50	There You'll Be - Faith Hill
51	If I Died Today - Tim McGraw
52	Where the Wild Roses Grow - Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
53	Destinazione Paradiso - Gianluca Grignani
54	She'd Say (with Ladysmith Black Mambazo) - Andy Grammer
55	Gone Too Soon - Simple Plan
56	My Immortal - Evanescence
57	Go Solo - Tom Rosenthal
58	Straordinario - Chiara Galiazzo
59	Would It Matter - Skillet
60	ghostin - Ariana Grande
61	Supermarket Flowers - Ed Sheeran
62	See You Again - Carrie Underwood
63	I'm Already There - Lonestar
64	I'll See You Again - Westlife
65	Brendan's Death Song - Red Hot Chili Peppers
66	Father - Demi Lovato
67	Soon You'll Get Better (ft.. The Chicks) - Taylor Swift
68	Trampoline (with ZAYN) - SHAED
69	Sta passando novembre - Eros Ramazzotti
70	This Is Not Goodbye - Sidewalk Prophets
71	Brother - Falling In Reverse
72	Butterfly - Demi Lovato
73	I'll Always Remember You - Hannah Montana
74	Holes In The Floor Of Heaven - Steve Wariner
75	Unforgettable (Tommy's Song) - Demi Lovato
76	Ghost Of You - 5 Seconds of Summer
77	See You Again - Wiz Kahlifa & Charlie Puth
78	if this is the last time - LANY
79	Somewhere Only We Know - Keane
80	Who You'd Be Today - Kenny Chesney
81	Peter Pan Was Right - Anson Seabra
82	Angels - Robbie Williams
83	Someone You Loved - Lewis Capaldi
84	Gone Too Soon - Daughtry
85	Dancing With Your Ghost - Sasha Alex Sloan
86	If Only Tears Could Bring You Back - Midnight Sons
87	The End of Everything - Noah Cyrus
88	Save A Place For Me - Matthew West
89	I Miss You - Miley Cyrus
90	Letter from Heaven - Tim Shetler
91	Gone Without Goodbye - Brian Littrell
92	Wish You Were Here - Avril Lavigne
93	I See Fire - Ed Sheeran
94	Forever - Rascal Flatts
95	Walls - Louis Tomlinson
96	Die For You - The Weeknd
97	You Should Be Here - Cole Swindell
98	till death frees me - Zevia
99	Love That Lets Go - Hannah Montana
100	Invisible - 5 Seconds of Summer
101	Candle In The Wind - 2018 Version - Ed Sheeran
102	When You're Gone - Avril Lavigne
103	Brother Up In Heaven - Alan Parsons
104	Do Not Stand at My Grave and Weep - One Voice Children's Choir
105	Who Knew - P!nk
106	If Tomorrow Starts Without Me (with Annelia) - Tommy Dell
107	Faded - Alan Walker
108	Clouds - Before You Exit
109	Goodbye - Karacter
110	life - im over you
111	Birds - Imagine Dragons
112	If I Could Fly - One Direction
113	Hey Angel - One Direction
114	Bye Bye - Mariah Carey
115	When The Darkness Comes - Colbie Caillat
116	When I Get Where I'm Going (ft.. Dolly Parton) - Brad Paisley
117	Always Be Together - Little Mix
118	Talking to the Moon - Bruno Mars
119	If Tomorrow Never Comes - Ronan Keating
120	For The Lover That I Lost - Céline Dion
121	Not A Day Goes By - Lonestar
122	You Were Loved (with OneRepublic) - Gryffin
123	Canzone Per Un'Amica - Nomadi
124	Everybody Dies - Billie Eilish
125	It'll Be Okay - Shawn Mendes
126	Angel - G-Eazy
127	Choir - Remix - Guy Sebastian
128	Tracce Di Te - Francesco Renga
129	One More Day - Diamond Rio
130	Gone Away - 1997 - The Offspring
131	Noah (Stand Still) - Noah Cyrus
132	Kill Myself - Tim McGraw
133	death bed (coffee for your head) - Powfu
134	Never Forget You - Mariah Carey
135	Walking in the Wind - One Direction
136	If Heaven Wasn't So Far Away - Justin Moore
137	I Will Remember You - Ed Sheeran
138	Wake Me up When September Ends - Green Day
139	If Tomorrow Starts Without Me - Tuffy
140	Nightmare - Halsey
141	Words I Couldn't Say - Rascal Flatts
142	Autumn Leaves - Deluxe Edition - Ed Sheeran
143	Il mio pensiero - Ligabue
144	It's Not Goodbye - New Version 2013 - Laura Pausini
145	Adam's Song - blink-182
146	You're Not There - Lukas Graham
147	Hold Me While You Wait - Lewis Capaldi
148	Cover Me In Sunshine - P!nk
149	DEAD FRIENDS - Demi Lovato
150	Two of Us - Louis Tomlinson
151	See You Again (ft.. Charlie Puth) - Wiz Khalifa
152	In The Arms Of The Angel - Sarah McLachlan
153	Someday - Kygo
154	Gone Too Soon - Michael Jackson
155	Live Like You Were Dying - Tim McGraw
156	Goodbye My Friend (ft.. Aaron Neville) - Linda Ronstadt
157	Sign of the Times - Harry Styles
158	Dance With My Father - Céline Dion
159	You Said You'd Grow Old With Me - Michael Schulte
160	I Will Carry You (Audrey's Song) - Selah
161	When the Last Teardrop Falls (ft.. Blaque Ivory) - Blaque
162	Lay My Body Down - Rag'n'Bone Man
163	Goodbye My Lover - James Blunt
164	Since I Lost You - Genesis
165	I'm with You - Avril Lavigne
166	Best Years Of Our Lives (ft. Avril Lavigne) - Evan T
167	Otherside - Red Hot Chili Peppers
168	Address In The Stars - Caitlin & Will
169	if depression gets the best of me - Zevia
170	The Garden - Jimmy Scott
171	The One That Got Away - Brielle Von Hugel
172	Monsters - James Blunt
173	Here With Me - Marshmello
174	If I Die Young - The Band Perry
175	How Could You Leave Us - NF
176	suicide - Isaac Dunbar
177	Hold on to Memories - Disturbed
178	You Can Let Go Now Daddy - Patricia Maguire
179	Caruso - Lucio Dalla
180	Ghost - Justin Bieber
181	The A Team - Ed Sheeran
182	Sing Me to Sleep - Alan Walker
183	One Sweet Day - Mariah Carey
184	Let Somebody Go - Coldplay
185	why do i exist - Zevia
186	Heaven - Emeli Sandé
187	Go Rest High On That Mountain - Vince Gill
188	Come Wake Me Up - Rascal Flatts
189	Destinazione paradiso - Laura Pausini
190	Lose Somebody - Kygo
191	Cryin' for Me (Wayman's Song) - Toby Keith
192	Heaven Was Needing A Hero - Jo Dee Messina
193	Bloodstream - Ed Sheeran
194	marjorie - Taylor Swift
195	Heaven - Avicii
196	Visiting Hours - Ed Sheeran
197	Just Hold On - Steve Aoki
198	Slipped Away - Avril Lavigne
199	Spirits - The Strumbellas
200	Hurt - Christina Aguilera

Spotify Playlist

Youtube Music Video’s

Final Thoughts – Songs About Death

Yes, songs about death, loss, and grief can be a helpful way to cope with the emotional pain of dealing with loss.

Music can be a powerful tool for expressing and processing emotions, and songs about loss can provide a sense of connection and understanding to those who are grieving.

When we listen to a song about loss, we can feel less alone in our grief. We can hear the pain and sorrow of the singer, and we can know that we are not the only ones who have experienced this kind of loss.

The lyrics of the song can also help us to articulate our own feelings, and to make sense of what we are going through.

In addition, music can be a source of comfort and hope. Songs about loss can remind us that we are not forgotten, and that our loved ones are still with us in spirit.

They can also give us strength to carry on, and to find hope for the future.

Of course, not everyone finds comfort in listening to songs about loss. Some people may find them too sad or triggering. However, for those who do find them helpful, songs can be a valuable resource for coping with grief.

If you are grieving the loss of a loved one, you can try listening to songs about loss that we have selected for you. There are many different songs available, so you can find one that resonates with you.

You may also want to try listening to songs that are not specifically about loss, but that have a message of hope or healing.

Frequently Asked Question