What are some good songs about death?

Bob Dylan, “Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door” (Hot 100 Peak: No.

  • Jimi Hendrix, “Hey Joe”
  • Cutting Crew, “(I Just) Died in Your Arms”
  • The Band Perry, “If I Die Young”
  • Ke$ha, “Die Young”
  • Bob Marley, “I Shot the Sheriff”
  • The Notorious B.I.G., “Ready to Die,”
  • Elton John, “Candle in the Wind”

    • What’s a good song for a friend that passed away?

    “I’ll Remember You” by Thea Gilmore Not only is it a beautiful song, but it would be the perfect choice to play at the funeral for a friend. The song ends, “My dear sweet friend, I’ll remember you.”

    What is a good song to dedicate to your mom funeral?

    1. If I Could Be Where You Are – Enya. This song is a beautiful and timeless tribute to any woman. The song is perfect for the memorial service with family, where you want everyone to feel connected through your memories of her.

    What are the saddest of Sad Country Songs?

    40 Patsy Cline,”I Fall to Pieces”

  • 38 George Jones,”The Grand Tour”
  • 37 Pirates of the Mississippi,”Feed Jake”
  • 36 Martina McBride,”God’s Will”
  • 33 Brooks&Dunn,”Believe”
  • 32 Merle Haggard,”Sing Me Back Home”
  • 30 Mary Gauthier,”Mercy Now”
  • 29 Tim McGraw,”If You’re Reading This”
  • 27 Red Sovine,”Teddy Bear”
  • 26 Dwight Yoakam,”I Sang Dixie”

    • What are the best songs about death?

    Mount Eerie – ‘Death is Real’.

  • Johnny Cash (Nine Inch Nails) – ‘Hurt’.
  • Nick Cave – ‘Ghosteen Speaks’.
  • Jackson C.
  • Jimi Hendrix – ‘Hey Joe’.
  • Bob Dylan – ‘Masters of War’.
  • Bobbie Gentry – ‘Ode to Billie Joe’.
  • The Smiths – ‘There is a Light That Never Goes Out’.
  • David Bowie – ‘I Can’t Give Everything Away’.
  • Leonard Cohen – ‘You Want it Darker’.

    • What are some country songs about death?

    “See You Again,” Carrie Underwood. This ballad about friend who passed away is a guaranteed tear-jerker.

  • “There You’ll Be,” Faith Hill. This classic sad tune is a reminder that even when our loved ones leave us,we will always carry them with us in our
  • “He Stopped Loving Her Today,” George Jones.
  • “If You’re Reading This,” Tim McGraw.

    • What are some really sad songs?

    What are some really sad songs? Answer #1 Whiskey Lullabye (Brad Paisley and Allison Krause sing it) is perhaps the saddest Country Song ever written, if not the saddest song period.

    What are songs about death called?

    What is another word for death song?

    elegy dirge
    funeral hymn song
    cry march
    dead march funeral chant
    sad song liturgy

    What is a song that talks about life?

    Even More Songs That Offer Life Advice

    Song Artist Year Released
    27. Put a Little Love in Your Heart Jackie DeShannon 1969
    28. R-E-S-P-E-C-T Aretha Franklin 1967
    29. Life’s A Dance John Michael Montgomery 1997
    30. Greatest Love of All Whitney Houston 1986