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

Discover the best 50s & 60s piano songs in the key of D Major. 15 curated songs from 44+ available — with difficulty levels, tempo, and tips.

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.

1. The Wayward Wind — Patsy Cline

Play "THE WAYWARD WIND"Key: D · 110 BPM

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

2. The First Noel — Elvis Presley

Play "THE FIRST NOEL"Key: D · 100 BPM

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

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

Play "Christmas Time (Is Here Again)"Key: D · 120 BPM

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

4. Spanish Harlem — Ben E. King

Play "SPANISH HARLEM"Key: D · 100 BPM

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

5. Cold Sweat, Pt. 1 — James Brown

Play "COLD SWEAT, PT. 1"Key: D · 100 BPM

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

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

Play "I Got You (I Feel Good)"Key: D · 142 BPM

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

7. Burning Love — Elvis Presley

Play "BURNING LOVE"Key: D · 100 BPM

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

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

Play "CAN'T HELP FALLING IN LOVE"Key: D · 105 BPM

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

9. Don't — Elvis Presley

Play "DON'T"Key: D · 90 BPM

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

10. Oh, Little Town Of Bethlehem — Elvis Presley

Play "OH, LITTLE TOWN OF BETHLEHEM"Key: D · 90 BPM

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

11. Only Believe — Elvis Presley

Play "ONLY BELIEVE"Key: D · 110 BPM

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

12. Tomorrow Is A Long Time — Elvis Presley

Play "TOMORROW IS A LONG TIME"Key: D · 104 BPM

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

13. Fun, Fun, Fun — The Beach Boys

Play "FUN, FUN, FUN"Key: D · 120 BPM

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

14. God Only Knows — The Beach Boys

Play "God Only Knows"Key: D · 110 BPM

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

15. Dear Prudence — The Beatles

Play "DEAR PRUDENCE"Key: D · 80 BPM

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.

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