It’s official- R.E.M.’s “Everybody Hurts” is THE saddest song of all time. Music is so much better when the emotions are real, and according to this study this particular song was the one that most people like to play when they’re sad. From the research, there’s plenty of other songs that make the list. Interestingly enough, over half of the people say that a song can have a huge impact on their mood, so be careful what you listen to day and day out!

Here’s the top ten:

1. REM – Everybody Hurts
2. Sinead O’Connor – Nothing Compares 2 U
3. Eric Clapton – Tears in Heaven
4. Whitney Houston – I Will Always Love You
5. The Beatles – Yesterday
6. Adele – Someone Like You
7. Celine Dion – My Heart Will Go On
8. Roy Orbison – Crying
9. Eric Carmen – All by Myself
10. Robbie Williams – Angels