80s 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 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 G Major, selected from over 37 songs in our library.

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1. Girls Just Want To Have Fun — Cyndi Lauper

GGIRLS JUST WANT TO HAVE FUNCyndi Lauper · Key G · 120 BPMPlay

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

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2. Stone in Love — Journey

GStone in LoveJourney · Key G · 120 BPMPlay

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

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3. Lady — Lionel Richie

GLADYLionel Richie · Key G · 68 BPMPlay

Difficulty: Easy | Key: G | Tempo: 68 BPM

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4. Beat It — Michael Jackson

GBEAT ITMichael Jackson · Key G · 140 BPMPlay

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

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5. Take It On The Run — REO Speedwagon

GTAKE IT ON THE RUNREO Speedwagon · Key G · 152 BPMPlay

Difficulty: Easy | Key: G | Tempo: 152 BPM

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6. Rosanna — Toto

GRosannaToto · Key G · 120 BPMPlay

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

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7. Livin' On A Prayer — Bon Jovi

GLivin' On A PrayerBon Jovi · Key G · 120 BPMPlay

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

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8. Don't Stand So Close To Me '86 — The Police

GDON'T STAND SO CLOSE TO ME '86The Police · Key G · 126 BPMPlay

Difficulty: Easy | Key: G | Tempo: 126 BPM

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9. Every Breath You Take — The Police

GEvery Breath You TakeThe Police · Key G · 110 BPMPlay

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

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10. Walking On The Moon — The Police

GWALKING ON THE MOONThe Police · Key G · 144 BPMPlay

Difficulty: Easy | Key: G | Tempo: 144 BPM

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11. Does Anybody Really

Know What Time It Is? — Chicago

GDOES ANYBODY REALLY KNOW WHAT TIME IT IS?Chicago · Key G · 108 BPMPlay

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

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12. You're The Inspiration — Chicago

GYOU'RE THE INSPIRATIONChicago · Key G · 80 BPMPlay

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

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13. All Through The Night — Cyndi Lauper

GALL THROUGH THE NIGHTCyndi Lauper · Key G · 90 BPMPlay

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

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14. Any Way You Want It — Journey

GANY WAY YOU WANT ITJourney · Key G · 138 BPMPlay

Difficulty: Medium | Key: G | Tempo: 138 BPM

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15. All Night Long — Lionel Richie

GALL NIGHT LONGLionel Richie · Key G · 112 BPMPlay

Difficulty: Medium | Key: G | Tempo: 112 BPM

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Explore More

This is just a selection of 15 songs from over 37 80s 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 80s Piano Songs or explore songs in other keys to find the perfect match for your skill level and musical taste.