70s Piano Songs in the Key of A Major

A Major with its three sharps (F♯, C♯, G♯) has a brilliant, sparkling quality. It's a popular key in pop, rock, and R&B — many hit songs live in A Major because it sits comfortably in most vocal ranges. On piano, the hand position feels natural once you're past the beginner stage, making these songs rewarding to practice.

The 1970s were arguably the golden age of piano in popular music — Elton John, Billy Joel, Stevie Wonder, and Queen all made the piano the centerpiece of their sound. These songs feel like they were born to be played on piano. Below you'll find 15 hand-picked 70s piano songs in the key of A Major, selected from over 51 songs in our library.

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1. Stayin' Alive — Bee Gees

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

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2. To Love Somebody — Bee Gees

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

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3. One Love — Carpenters

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

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4. Take Me Home, Country Roads — John Denver

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

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5. Don't Be Shy — Cat Stevens

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

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6. Rebel, Rebel — David Bowie

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

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7. Suffragette City — David Bowie

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

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8. Love Will Keep Us Alive — Eagles

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

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9. Cross Road Blues — Eric Clapton

Difficulty: Easy | Key: A | Tempo: 125 BPM

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10. Lay Down Sally — Eric Clapton

Difficulty: Easy | Key: A | Tempo: 190 BPM

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11. Tears In Heaven — Eric Clapton

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

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12. Babe, I'm Gonna Leave You — Led Zeppelin

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

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13. Chiquitita — ABBA

Difficulty: Medium | Key: A | Tempo: 80 BPM

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14. Dancing Queen — ABBA

Difficulty: Medium | Key: A | Tempo: 100 BPM

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15. Fernando — ABBA

Difficulty: Medium | Key: A | Tempo: 108 BPM

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This is just a selection of 15 songs from over 51 70s piano songs available in the key of A Major. Whether you're just starting out or looking for your next challenge, there's always more to discover.

Browse all 70s Piano Songs or explore songs in other keys to find the perfect match for your skill level and musical taste.