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15 Easy Pop Songs to Play on Piano

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Do you ever hear a pop song on the radio and wish you could play it too?

Those songs seem so complicated. You might think it would take years of practice to be able to play your favorite tunes.

But that’s not true! There are pared-down versions of those songs that even beginners can learn. Start practicing now and you’ll be leading sing-a-longs at the piano in no time.

Not really into classical music but still want to learn how to tickle the ivories? Read on to see our list of 15 easy pop songs to play on piano instead.

1. Let It Be – The Beatles

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target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Let It Be is no doubt a classic. In 2011, Rolling Stone Magazine rated it The Beatles 8th best song.

On the right hand, you’re just repeating chords C-G-Am-F, then C-G-F-C. This is one of the most fun songs to learn when you are on your journey to learn how to play the piano.

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2. Yesterday – The Beatles

Another Beatles classic. Yesterday was written by Paul McCartney in 1965. McCartney heard the song in his dreams and jumped out of bed to play it on the piano.

Unlike Let It Be, instead of repeating chords, you’ll mostly be playing simple arpeggios.

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3. Lean On Me – Bill Whithers

Of all these easy pop songs to play on piano, you’ll want to sing along to this the most. The chord progressions you’ll be playing on the right hand is C-C-Dm-Em-F, F-Em-Dm-C, C-Dm-Em-Em-Dm. Then the chords change only slightly to C-C-Dm-Em-F, F-Em-Dm-C, C-Dm-Em-G7-C. On your left hand, you’ll be playing the middle note your right hand is playing. The notes are C-D-E-F.
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4. Clocks – Coldplay

Chris Martin is one of the big piano pop stars of today. Of Coldplay’s biggest hits, Clocks has a piano hook that everyone is sure to recognize. That riff sounds difficult to play because it’s so fast. If you just slow it down and practice, you’ll eventually get it up to speed. They’re just 3 simple arpeggios.
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5. Where The Streets Have No Name – U2

This song might not be the first you’d predict as one of our picks for easy pop songs to play on the piano. But if you like some pop-rock from the ’80’s, this song is the one for you.

Where the Streets Have No Name was the third single off of U2’s 1987 album “Joshua Tree.”

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6. All My Life – KC & Jo Jo

All My Life by R&B/pop duo KC & Jo Jo, is a great song to slow down the mood. The smooth arpeggios sound lovely on the piano. You’ll be sure to impress a special someone with this song. The intro consists of Em, D, C, A, Bm, Em, and G.
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7. All Of Me – John Legend

Any song by John Legend is an instant piano pop classic. All of Me was released in 2013. It won a Billboard Music Award for Top Radio Song. For the intro, you’re just repeating easy two-note chords. F-C and F-Db, then Eb-C and Eb-Bb. On the left hand, you’ll just be playing one note at a time.
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8. Unchained Melody – The Righteous Brothers

Unchained Melody is a great song to learn if you’re looking for a pop-throwback. The song was made popular by The Righteous Brothers in 1965. It’s a romantic, pop standard that you might remember from the movie Ghost. You’ll be playing chords D, Bm, G, A. You’ll play those notes with your left hand, and arpeggiating the chords on your right hand.
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9. What A Wonderful World – Louis Armstrong

Louis Armstrong was the king of the trumpet. But, What A Wonderful World is a wonderful song for the piano. This uplifting, pop-ballad is one of the great easy pop songs to play on piano. With this song, you can play the melody on the right hand. You’ll play simple, two-note chords on the left.
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10. At Last – Etta James

This soulful ballad was made famous by Etta James in 1960. However, for decades it’s been recorded by many famous divas, including Beyonce. You can learn to play the accompaniment on both hands instead of the melody. That way you can sing along.
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11. If I Ain’t Got You – Alicia Keyes

Alicia Keyes is easily one of the most famous female piano playing pop stars. If I Ain’t Got You was released in 2003 on her album, “The Diary of Alicia Keyes.” It won her a Grammy for Best Female R&B Vocal Performace. For the intro, you’ll just be repeating the chords Cmaj7, Bm7, Am7, G.
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12. Sweet Caroline – Neil Diamond

Sweet Caroline by Neil Diamond is a fun tune that everybody knows. Learn how to play this and you’ll have all your friends chanting, “So good! So good!” In the key of C major, the opening notes on the right hand start with different with the notes D-E-F, F-G-A, and A-B-C.
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13. Billie Jean – Michael Jackson

Being that Michael Jackson is the King of Pop, one of his songs had to be included on this list of easy pop songs to play on piano. Billie Jean was a single from Michael’s famous album, “Thriller.” This is a great song for a beginner. You can learn the whole song if you know only the chords Em, D, C, and Am.
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14. Marry Me – Bruno Mars

Looking for a creative way to propose? Why not learn to play an easy version of Marry Me? No one can resist saying “yes” after listening to this 2010 Bruno Mars hit. This song is really easy, using just three chords. The main progression of the whole song is F, Gm, Bb, F.
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15. Thinking Out Loud - Ed Sheeran

This mega-hit of 2014 is a must-learn for the piano. Thinking Out Loud won Ed Sheeran a Grammy for Song of the Year. You can imitate the guitar part at the intro of the song. On the left hand, you’ll be playing D, F#, F#, G, A. On the right you’ll be playing the chords F#/D/A, G/D/B, and E/C#/A.
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Start Learning Easy Pop Songs to Play on Piano

Was having to play classical music holding you back from taking lessons? Now you know that there are lots of pop songs suitable for beginners. Learning pop songs that you enjoy will motivate you to practice more.

Are you considering taking piano lessons? Contact us to learn more about our music school! We have locations in Vaughan and Oakville, Ontario.

SongAuthor / YearListen / Watch
Someone Like You21 · 2011Listen / Watch
PerfectEd Sheeran · 2017Listen / Watch
ClocksA Rush of Blood to the Head · 2002Listen / Watch
Let It GoFrozen (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) · 2013Listen / Watch
Stay with MeIn the Lonely Hour · 2014Listen / Watch
HavanaCamila · 2018Listen / Watch
Shake It Off1989 · 2014Listen / Watch
A Thousand YearsThe Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1 · 2011Listen / Watch
Meant To BeAll Your Fault: Pt. 2 · 2017Listen / Watch
BelieverEvolve · 2017Listen / Watch
The Middle538 Hitzone 85 · 2018Listen / Watch
When I Was Your ManUnorthodox Jukebox · 2012Listen / Watch
Piano ManPiano Man · 1973Listen / Watch
The ScientistA Rush of Blood to the Head · 2002Listen / Watch
StayUnapologetic · 2012Listen / Watch
All of MeLove in the Future · 2013Listen / Watch
Fallin’Songs in A Minor · 2001Listen / Watch
Bohemian RhapsodyA Night at the Opera · 1975Listen / Watch
Mad WorldTrading Snakeoil for Wolftickets · 2001Listen / Watch
Counting StarsNative · 2013Listen / Watch
Shape of YouEd Sheeran · 2017Listen / Watch
7 YearsLukas Graham (2015 album) · 2015Listen / Watch
Don’t Stop Believin’Escape · 1981Listen / Watch
ApologizeShock Value · 2007Listen / Watch
SecretsWaking Up · 2009Listen / Watch
See You AgainFurious 7: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack · 2015Listen / Watch
Let Her GoAll the Little Lights · 2012Listen / Watch
CloserCollage · 2016Listen / Watch
Lost BoySafe Haven · 2017Listen / Watch
Hey JudeLove · 2016Listen / Watch
Love YourselfLove Yourself · 2015Listen / Watch
FirefliesOcean Eyes · 2009Listen / Watch
This Is MeThe Greatest Showman: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack · 2017Listen / Watch
SugarV · 2014Listen / Watch
DemonsNight Visions · 2012Listen / Watch
My Heart Will Go OnLet’s Talk About Love · 1997Listen / Watch
Wildest Dreams1989 · 2014Listen / Watch
Can’t Help Falling in LoveBlue Hawaii · 1961Listen / Watch
PayphoneOverexposed · 2012Listen / Watch
Somewhere Only We KnowHopes and Fears · 2004Listen / Watch
Love Me Like You DoFifty Shades of Grey (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) · 2015Listen / Watch
GrenadeDoo-Wops & Hooligans · 2010Listen / Watch
Cheap ThrillsThis Is Acting · 2016Listen / Watch
I Really Like YouEmotion · 2015Listen / Watch
When We Were Young25 · 2015Listen / Watch
Don’t Look Back in Anger(What’s the Story) Morning Glory? · 1995Listen / Watch
We Are YoungSome NightsListen / Watch
Wake Me UpTrue · 2013Listen / Watch
Billie JeanThriller · 1982Listen / Watch
RockabyeRockabye · 2016Listen / Watch
Too Good at GoodbyesThe Thrill of It All · 2017Listen / Watch
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