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70s Piano Songs in the Key of A Major

Discover the best 70s piano songs in the key of A Major. 15 curated songs from 51+ available — with difficulty levels, tempo, and tips.

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.


1. Stayin' Alive — Bee Gees

AStayin' AliveBee Gees · Key A · 100 BPMPlay

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


2. To Love Somebody — Bee Gees

ATO LOVE SOMEBODYBee Gees · Key A · 90 BPMPlay

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


3. One Love — Carpenters

AONE LOVECarpenters · Key A · 120 BPMPlay

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


4. Take Me Home, Country Roads — John Denver

ATAKE ME HOME, COUNTRY ROADSJohn Denver · Key A · 140 BPMPlay

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


5. Don't Be Shy — Cat Stevens

ADON'T BE SHYCat Stevens · Key A · 120 BPMPlay

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


6. Rebel, Rebel — David Bowie

AREBEL, REBELDavid Bowie · Key A · 120 BPMPlay

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


7. Suffragette City — David Bowie

ASuffragette CityDavid Bowie · Key A · 140 BPMPlay

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


8. Love Will Keep Us Alive — Eagles

ALOVE WILL KEEP US ALIVEEagles · Key A · 90 BPMPlay

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


9. Cross Road Blues — Eric Clapton

ACROSS ROAD BLUESEric Clapton · Key A · 125 BPMPlay

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


10. Lay Down Sally — Eric Clapton

ALAY DOWN SALLYEric Clapton · Key A · 190 BPMPlay

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


11. Tears In Heaven — Eric Clapton

ATEARS IN HEAVENEric Clapton · Key A · 88 BPMPlay

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


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

ABABE, I'M GONNA LEAVE YOULed Zeppelin · Key A · 80 BPMPlay

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


13. Chiquitita — ABBA

ACHIQUITITAABBA · Key A · 80 BPMPlay

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


14. Dancing Queen — ABBA

ADancing QueenABBA · Key A · 100 BPMPlay

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


15. Fernando — ABBA

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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.

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