50s & 60s Piano Songs in the Key of D Major

D Major has two sharps (F♯ and C♯) and carries a warm, resonant quality that many pianists love. It's a favorite key for string instruments, which means classical pieces and orchestral arrangements often land here. The key has a confident, uplifting character that suits both energetic songs and heartfelt ballads.

The golden age of popular music produced melodies that are just as beautiful today as when they were first recorded. These 50s and 60s classics have a timeless quality that makes them endlessly rewarding to play on piano. Below you'll find 15 hand-picked 50s & 60s piano songs in the key of D Major, selected from over 44 songs in our library.

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1. The Wayward Wind — Patsy Cline

DTHE WAYWARD WINDPatsy Cline · Key D · 110 BPMPlay

Difficulty: Easy | Key: D | Tempo: 110 BPM

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2. The First Noel — Elvis Presley

DTHE FIRST NOELElvis Presley · Key D · 100 BPMPlay

Difficulty: Easy | Key: D | Tempo: 100 BPM

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3. Christmas Time (Is Here Again) — The Beatles

DChristmas Time (Is Here Again)The Beatles · Key D · 120 BPMPlay

Difficulty: Easy | Key: D | Tempo: 120 BPM

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4. Spanish Harlem — Ben E. King

DSPANISH HARLEMBen E. King · Key D · 100 BPMPlay

Difficulty: Easy | Key: D | Tempo: 100 BPM

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5. Cold Sweat, Pt. 1 — James Brown

DCOLD SWEAT, PT. 1James Brown · Key D · 100 BPMPlay

Difficulty: Easy | Key: D | Tempo: 100 BPM

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6. I Got You (I Feel Good) — James Brown

DI Got You (I Feel Good)James Brown · Key D · 142 BPMPlay

Difficulty: Easy | Key: D | Tempo: 142 BPM

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7. Burning Love — Elvis Presley

DBURNING LOVEElvis Presley · Key D · 100 BPMPlay

Difficulty: Easy | Key: D | Tempo: 100 BPM

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8. Can't Help Falling In Love — Elvis Presley

DCAN'T HELP FALLING IN LOVEElvis Presley · Key D · 105 BPMPlay

Difficulty: Easy | Key: D | Tempo: 105 BPM

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9. Don't — Elvis Presley

DDON'TElvis Presley · Key D · 90 BPMPlay

Difficulty: Easy | Key: D | Tempo: 90 BPM

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10. Oh, Little Town Of Bethlehem — Elvis Presley

DOH, LITTLE TOWN OF BETHLEHEMElvis Presley · Key D · 90 BPMPlay

Difficulty: Easy | Key: D | Tempo: 90 BPM

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11. Only Believe — Elvis Presley

DONLY BELIEVEElvis Presley · Key D · 110 BPMPlay

Difficulty: Easy | Key: D | Tempo: 110 BPM

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12. Tomorrow Is A Long Time — Elvis Presley

DTOMORROW IS A LONG TIMEElvis Presley · Key D · 104 BPMPlay

Difficulty: Easy | Key: D | Tempo: 104 BPM

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13. Fun, Fun, Fun — The Beach Boys

DFUN, FUN, FUNThe Beach Boys · Key D · 120 BPMPlay

Difficulty: Easy | Key: D | Tempo: 120 BPM

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14. God Only Knows — The Beach Boys

DGod Only KnowsThe Beach Boys · Key D · 110 BPMPlay

Difficulty: Easy | Key: D | Tempo: 110 BPM

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15. Dear Prudence — The Beatles

DDEAR PRUDENCEThe Beatles · Key D · 80 BPMPlay

Difficulty: Easy | Key: D | Tempo: 80 BPM

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This is just a selection of 15 songs from over 44 50s & 60s piano songs available in the key of D Major. Whether you're just starting out or looking for your next challenge, there's always more to discover.

Browse all 50s & 60s Piano Songs or explore songs in other keys to find the perfect match for your skill level and musical taste.