What’s the Soundtrack for Shock, Disappointment, and Grief?

Music can be healing. Even a sad song.

We compiled a soundtrack that seems appropriate for this moment in time. The songs are offered to help with the grieving. It’s okay to be emotional, even shed a tear or two. Give yourself the gift of time to heal. Then, we will rise up stronger than ever!

American Pie

Don McLean’s American Pie resonates right now with its heartbreakingly poignant chorus of, “Bye Bye Miss American Pie.” Click here for a shareable version of this lyric video version of this song.

Somewhere Over the Rainbow

Somewhere over the Rainbow seems to fit the sentiment of this list. We offer two versions. Eva Cassidy delivers an achingly soulful version of this timeless song. Click here for a shareable version of this video.

Hawaiian musician Israel "IZ" Kamakawiwoʻole blends his melodic voice with the simplicity of the ukulele to evoke new layers of meaning to a song we all thought we knew so well. Click here for a shareable version of this video.

Fire and Rain

The beautiful heartbreak that oozes from James Taylor’s Fire and Rain seemed appropriate for this list.

Hole in the World

Sometimes a title says it all. Hole in the World by the Eagles is spot on both in harmony and sentiment. Click here for a shareable version of this video.

Funeral for a Friend/Loves Lies Bleeding

The last one on this short list is Elton John’s Funeral for a Friend/Loves Lies Bleeding from his album Goodbye Yellow Brick Road. It is almost as if this 10-minute song takes one through the seven stages of grief. Click here for a shareable version of this live performance of this song, or click here to listen to the original album version.

Music can be healing. Even a sad song. We invite you to share what you’re listening to sooth your soul in the comments below.