The 25 Most Exquisitely Sad Songs in the Whole World: No. 11

'Brick'
Ben Folds Five (1997)

The Breakdown: Singer recalls taking his high-school girlfriend to get an abortion -- on the day after Christmas, no less.

The Waterworks: "Now that I have found someone/I'm feeling more alone/Than I ever have before."

Casualty Count: One pregnancy, one first love, several Christmas presents.

All Sad Songs

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