Musical theatre is the genre to go to if you want to experience the fullness of the human experience. Broadway songs perfectly capture every emotion ever felt by humankind. These songs, whether due to their lyrics or melodies, are just some that will definitely make you cry. Songs are not listed in any particular order. Obviously, spoilers are ahead!
10“What Would You Do?” from Cabaret
The Story: Fraulein Schneider has called off her engagement to the Jewish Herr Schultz out of fear of being persecuted by the Nazis. Cliff demands to know why she would do such a thing, and she retorts that she has no other option.
Saddest Line: “Grown old like me / With neither the will nor the wish to run / Grown tired like me / Who hurries for bed when day is done”