80s 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 80s gave us power ballads, synth-pop, and some of the most dramatic piano moments in pop history. From Journey's anthems to Phil Collins' emotional hits, these songs capture the larger-than-life spirit of the decade. Below you'll find 15 hand-picked 80s piano songs in the key of A Major, selected from over 22 songs in our library.

1. Ridin' The Storm Out — REO Speedwagon

Play "RIDIN' THE STORM OUT"Key: A · 140 BPM

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

2. De Do Do Do, De Da Da Da — The Police

Play "DE DO DO DO, DE DA DA DA"Key: A · 136 BPM

Difficulty: Easy | Key: A | Tempo: 136 BPM

3. Message In A Bottle — The Police

Play "MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE"Key: A · 150 BPM

Difficulty: Easy | Key: A | Tempo: 150 BPM

4. Running With The Night — Lionel Richie

Play "RUNNING WITH THE NIGHT"Key: A · 122 BPM

Difficulty: Medium | Key: A | Tempo: 122 BPM

5. Billie Jean — Michael Jackson

Play "BILLIE JEAN"Key: A · 120 BPM

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

6. 7 — Prince

Play "7"Key: A · 100 BPM

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

7. Dear Mr. Man — Prince

Play "DEAR MR. MAN"Key: A · 50 BPM

Difficulty: Medium | Key: A | Tempo: 50 BPM

8. Kiss — Prince

Play "KISS"Key: A · 130 BPM

Difficulty: Medium | Key: A | Tempo: 130 BPM

9. Raspberry Beret — Prince

Play "RASPBERRY BERET"Key: A · 120 BPM

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

10. Saving All My Love For You — Whitney Houston

Play "SAVING ALL MY LOVE FOR YOU"Key: A · 102 BPM

Difficulty: Medium | Key: A | Tempo: 102 BPM

11. Never Say Goodbye — Bon Jovi

Play "NEVER SAY GOODBYE"Key: A · 90 BPM

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

12. Love Is Blindness — U2

Play "LOVE IS BLINDNESS"Key: A · 75 BPM

Difficulty: Medium | Key: A | Tempo: 75 BPM

13. Take On Me — a-ha

Play "TAKE ON ME"Key: A · 152 BPM

Difficulty: Hard | Key: A | Tempo: 152 BPM

14. Holding Out For A Hero — Bonnie Tyler

Play "HOLDING OUT FOR A HERO"Key: A · 80 BPM

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

15. Can't Stop This Thing

We Started — Bryan Adams

Play "CAN'T STOP THIS THING WE STARTED"Key: A · 112 BPM

Difficulty: Hard | Key: A | Tempo: 112 BPM

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This is just a selection of 15 songs from over 22 80s 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 80s Piano Songs or explore songs in other keys to find the perfect match for your skill level and musical taste.