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Could you tell me, please, these sentences sounds good or awkward? If they are awkward, please write your version.

I'm afraid I don't have enough knowledge to make a conclusion about them. Maybe, a phrase "might be a way to let..." isn't so good.

Listening to some good music might be a way to let your sorrow go away.

Listening to some good music might let your sorrow go away.

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    Want a quick and useful answer? Generally, with emotions: Let your sorrow go. [don't keep hold of it] versus make your sorrow go away. That's your case here.
    – Lambie
    Jul 24, 2021 at 17:52

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They sound a bit awkward. I think the problem is the combination of "let", "go" and "away"; trying to use all three is awkward/difficult. Let go of one of the three.

Some possible alternatives:

  • might be a way to let go of your sorrow
  • might be a way to let your sorrow fly away
  • might be a way to let your sorrow melt away
  • might be a way to let your sorrow wash away
  • might be a way for your sorrow to go away
  • might be a way to make your sorrow go away
  • might melt your sorrow away
  • might wash your sorrow away

(The nuances are different, but the overall meaning is the same.)

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