What’s the Saddest Song You Ever Heard?

I know, I know, Streisand is easy not to like. But I love this song.
The Video, not so much.
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On Eagles Wings is a tough one for me. It is a traditional funeral hymn that was our hymn of the day this past Sunday. Too close to the funeral of my neighbor and shooting Buddy who passed on December 11th. Had a tough time getting through it.
 
Harry Chapin; "Cats in the Cradle"
Amazing Grace
Taps (anyplace, anywhere)

wyo-man
 
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I have dozens of them, ha. I specialize in them but here are a couple. Townes Van Zandt- Marie
[ame]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lk-zKjfO2E8[/ame]

The Band Played Waltzing Matilda- John McDermott
[ame]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VktJNNKm3B0&list=PL7CBC158977947FD1[/ame]
 
Another tear jerker by the incomparable John McDermott- The Green Fields of France

[ame]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p_mBJgsaxlY&list=PL7CBC158977947FD1&index=2[/ame]

One more, By Yon Bonnie Banks, pretty sad by any measure I would think, but beautiful nonetheless

[ame]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MjNwsTbixbc[/ame]
 
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Love in Vain, The Rolling Stones.
Simple Man, Lynyrd Skynyrd.
I'm my moms oldest son. Mom knew I didn't take sht from no one from day one. She didn't say much about what to do so when she did it was usually good sense and it stuck. Mom will be gone 5 years on Valentine Day. Reminds me of the talks we had. I can't barely get through song
 
Matt Monro's version of "Softly, As I leave you" really gets to me. It was played at my mother's services, and there wasn't a dry eye to be seen. While in the reception line after the services, I had many comments about the song and how it was a perfect choice. Over 400 attended.
 
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Paper Rosie, Gene Watson.

Hello Country Bumpkin, Cal Smith. Is a great song with a sad ending.

Christmas shoes,. "There's not much time, I want her (momma) to look beautiful if she meets Jesus tonight."

Freebird, always makes me cry.

In the ghetto, Elvis
 
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Old Before My Time
Written by Gregg Allman and Warren Haynes
Performed by The Allman Brothers Band
Jim
 
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Here is one by B.J. Thomas 1966, Billy and Sue

[ame]https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=VFP2026WEoI[/ame]
 
1. he stopped loving her today-George Jones

2. Granddaddy's gun-Aaron Lewis

3. 18 wheels and a dozen roses-Kathy Mattea

4. Sailing home for Christmas-Doug stone

5. Just a dream-Carrie Underwood

6. Daddy's Hands-Holly Dunn
 
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What about the theme song from The Alamo ?
I guess it´s The Green Leaves of Summer and if I recall correctly composed by Victor Young.
Regards, Ray

I already mentioned it and it's by: Dimitri Tiomkin.
 
Ray Peterson - Tell Laura I Love Her

Gotta have some age on ya to know this one.....

Laura and Tommy were lovers
He wanted to give her everything
Flowers, presents and most of all, a wedding ring
He saw a sign for a stock car race
A thousand dollar prize it read
He couldn't get Laura on the phone
So to her mother Tommy said
Tell Laura I love her, tell Laura I need her
Tell Laura I may be late
I've something to do, that cannot wait
He drove his car to the racing grounds
He was the youngest driver there
The crowed roared as they started the race
'Round the track they drove at a deadly pace
No one knows what happened that day
How his car overturned in flames
But as they pulled him from the twisted wreck
With his dying breath, they heard him say
Tell Laura I love her, tell Laura I need her
Tell Laura not to cry
My love for her will never die
And in the chapel where Laura prays
For Tommy who passed away
It was just for Laura he lived and died
Alone in the chapel she can hear him cry
Tell Laura I love her, tell Laura I need her
Tell Laura not to cry
My love for her will never die
Tell Laura I love her
 
Cats in the cradle Harry Chapin
Forever Young Rod Stewart
Good Riddance Green Day
Father and Son Cat Stevens
Any song that reminds me that my parents are getting older which means
I'm at the point it seems my folks were just yesterday and my kids will be
tomorrow.
 
Danny Boy

[ame]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXQ03XUwe_s[/ame]


Will ye no come home again

[ame]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xl9240HWXBU[/ame]

That mule, Old Rivers, and Me

[ame]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0JsYKHTJlg[/ame]
 
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