The 25 Saddest Country Songs of All Time
5. "The Baby" - Blake Shelton
About the song:
This is a story of a man who is the baby of the family, who finds out that his mother is severely ill, and will probably not make it through the night. He's out of town, but he rushes home to be by her side, only to arrive too late.
Lyrics Explain:
"She looked like she was sleepin', and my family had been weepin' by the time that I got to her side. And I knew that she'd been taken, and my heart it was breakin', I never got to say goodbye. I softly kissed that lady, and cried just like a baby."
Song Info:
- Released in 2003. Topped the charts.
- "The Baby" Lyrics
- Download/Purchase the song.
- From Blake Shelton's The Dreamer album.
- Watch Blake's "The Baby" video.
4. "Concrete Angel" - Martina McBride
About the song:
This is a sad song about a little girl that has to take care of herself. She packs her own lunch, and picks out her clothes for school. Even though she displays bruises, no one dares to think she may be abused until it's too late.
Lyrics Explain:
"A statue stands in a shaded place an angel girl with an upturned face. A name is written on polished rock. A broken heart that the world forgot."
Song Info:
- Released in 2002. Peaked at No. 5.
- "Concrete Angel" Lyrics
- Download/Purchase the song.
- From Martina McBride's Greatest Hits album.
3. "I'll Wait for You" - Joe Nichols
About the song:
This song is about a couple where the man travels a lot, and always seems to be late coming home. When the wife is seriously ill in the hospital, the man is out of town, so he rents a car and drives home. He makes it home too late, and the doctor hands him a note from his wife saying she'll wait for him.
Lyrics Explain:
"And it said, I'll wait for you at Heaven's gate. Oh, I don't care how long it takes. And I'll tell Saint Pete I can't come in without my love and my best friend. Oh, this ain't nothin' new, sweetheart, I'll wait for you."
Song Info:
- Released in 2006. Peaked at No. 7.
- "I'll Wait for You" Lyrics
- Download/Purchase the song.
- From Joe Nichols' album III.
- Watch Joe's "I'll Wait for You" video.
2. "How Can I Help You Say Goodbye" - Patty Loveless
About the song:
This song deals with three specific sad occasions in the storyteller's life. Moving away from her best friend. A marriage ending in divorce. Then, the loss of her mother. It doesn't get any sadder than this.
Lyrics Explain:
"And with her final words she tried to help me understand. Mama whispered softly, time will ease your pain. Life's about changing, nothing ever stays the same."
Song Info:
- Released in 1994. Peaked at No. 3.
- "How Can I Help You Say Goodbye" Lyrics
- Download/Purchase the song.
- From Patty Loveless' album Only What I Feel.
- Watch Patty Loveless'"How Can I Help You Say Goodbye" video.
1. "He Stopped Loving Her Today" - George Jones
About the song:
The song is about a man's love for a woman, even after they broke up. He loved her until the day he died.
Lyrics Explain:
"He stopped loving her today. They placed a wreath upon his door. Soon they'll carry him away. He stopped loving her today."
Song Info:
- Released in 1980. Topped the charts.
- "He Stopped Loving Her Today" Lyrics
- Awards won: 1980 Grammy for Best Country Male Performance. 1980 ACM Single and Song of the Year. 1980 CMA Male Vocalist. 1981 CMA Male Vocalist. 1981 Music City News Single of the Year. Download/Purchase the song.
- From George Jones' album I Am What I Am.
- Watch George Jones singing "He Stopped Loving Her Today."
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