11 Country Songs About Death
“See You Again,” Carrie Underwood
This ballad about friend who passed away is a guaranteed tear-jerker. But it is also a hopeful reminder that you will see your loved ones again in the next life.
2“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 hearts.
3"He Stopped Loving Her Today," George Jones
One of the most classic—and best—country songs about death and love, this George Jones ballad paints a picture of loving someone even after they've been gone for a long time.
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4"If You're Reading This," Tim McGraw
This song about a soldier's last message to his loved ones back home is about as sad as they come.
5"Over You," Miranda Lambert
Lambert wrote this song with then-husband Blake Shelton about his brother, who tragically died in a car accident.
6"Travelin' Soldier," The Chicks
This heartbreaking tune tells the story of a girl waiting for her beloved soldier to return from Vietnam.
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7"Go Rest High on That Mountain," Vince Gill
"Go Rest High on That Mountain" is a spiritual reflection of the peace that follows death.
8“If Tomorrow Never Comes,” Garth Brooks
Rather than reflecting on past deaths, this country ballad contemplates what it would mean for the narrator to lose the person he cares about the most,
9“Drink a Beer,” Luke Bryan
Don't let the song title fool you—this ballad is a real tearjerker. And unlike most of Luke Bryan's arena rock anthems, this is one of his few songs that in concert you can probably hear a pin drop.
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10“If I Had Only Known,” Reba McEntire
This heartbreaking song speaks to the regret we often feel when someone we love dies too soon or unexpectedly.
11"When I'm Gone," Joey + Rory
This soulful 2012 ballad, written by a friend about her dying mother, has taken on an even more poignant meaning since Joey Feek passed away in 2016.
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