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Sad Songs to License
Looking for a sad song you can actually record? These 1121 originals carry that feeling in the writing itself — melody and lyric, not just production polish — across pop, country, r&b, dance and more. Audition any of them in several production styles, then license the version that fits your project.
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Common questions
- What can I do with a licensed sad song?
- Record and release your own version, perform it, and use it within your license's terms. Licenses start at $30, and every agreement is clear about what you get.
- Are these royalty-free tracks?
- These are original songs licensed for you to record — a different thing from stock background music. Where a writer offers it, a $99 royalty-free buyout option appears on the song page.