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

G Major adds just one sharp (F♯) to the mix, making it one of the most natural-sounding keys on piano. It has a bright, optimistic quality that works beautifully across genres — from folk and country to pop and rock. Many guitar-driven songs are written in G, which means a huge catalog of popular music lives in this key.

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 G Major, selected from over 73 songs in our library.

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1. True Love — Patsy Cline

GTRUE LOVEPatsy Cline · Key G · 120 BPMPlay

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

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2. Dream A Little Dream Of Me — Louis Armstrong

GDREAM A LITTLE DREAM OF MELouis Armstrong · Key G · 120 BPMPlay

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

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3. Two For The Road — Henry Mancini

GTWO FOR THE ROADHenry Mancini · Key G · 80 BPMPlay

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

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4. It Was A Very Good Year — Frank Sinatra

GIT WAS A VERY GOOD YEARFrank Sinatra · Key G · 100 BPMPlay

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

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5. You, My Love — Frank Sinatra

GYOU, MY LOVEFrank Sinatra · Key G · 120 BPMPlay

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

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6. L-O-V-E — Nat King Cole

GL-O-V-ENat King Cole · Key G · 100 BPMPlay

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

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7. You Call It Madness — Nat King Cole

GYOU CALL IT MADNESSNat King Cole · Key G · 120 BPMPlay

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

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8. Up On The Roof — The Drifters

GUP ON THE ROOFThe Drifters · Key G · 100 BPMPlay

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

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9. Stand By Me — Ben E. King

GStand By MeBen E. King · Key G · 88 BPMPlay

Difficulty: Easy | Key: G | Tempo: 88 BPM

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10. Something's Got A Hold On Me — Etta James

GSOMETHING'S GOT A HOLD ON MEEtta James · Key G · 120 BPMPlay

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

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11. You Can't Hurry Love — The Supremes

GYou Can't Hurry LoveThe Supremes · Key G · 120 BPMPlay

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

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12. The Way You Do

The Things You Do — The Temptations

GTHE WAY YOU DO THE THINGS YOU DOThe Temptations · Key G · 120 BPMPlay

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

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13. A Big Hunk O' Love — Elvis Presley

GA BIG HUNK O' LOVEElvis Presley · Key G · 140 BPMPlay

Difficulty: Easy | Key: G | Tempo: 140 BPM

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14. Amazing Grace — Elvis Presley

GAMAZING GRACEElvis Presley · Key G · 70 BPMPlay

Difficulty: Easy | Key: G | Tempo: 70 BPM

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15. Love Me Tender — Elvis Presley

GLOVE ME TENDERElvis Presley · Key G · 76 BPMPlay

Difficulty: Easy | Key: G | Tempo: 76 BPM

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This is just a selection of 15 songs from over 73 50s & 60s piano songs available in the key of G 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.