Jazz Piano Songs in the Key of C Major
Discover the best jazz piano songs in the key of C Major. 15 curated songs from 41+ available — with difficulty levels, tempo, and tips.
C Major is the most beginner-friendly key on the piano — no sharps, no flats, just the white keys. It's where most pianists start their journey, and for good reason: you can focus entirely on rhythm, melody, and expression without worrying about accidentals. Many iconic songs were written in C Major because of its pure, open sound.
Jazz piano is all about harmony, improvisation, and feel. These standards and classics are the building blocks of any jazz pianist's repertoire — learn them and you'll have the foundation to explore endless musical possibilities. Below you'll find 15 hand-picked jazz piano songs in the key of C Major, selected from over 41 songs in our library.
1. Don't Worry, Be Happy — Bobby McFerrin
Difficulty: Easy | Key: C | Tempo: 138 BPM
2. What's New? — Bob Crosby and His Orchestra
Difficulty: Easy | Key: C | Tempo: 80 BPM
3. I Fall In Love Too Easily — Chet Baker
Difficulty: Easy | Key: C | Tempo: 50 BPM
4. If You Could See Me Now — Chet Baker
Difficulty: Easy | Key: C | Tempo: 100 BPM
5. Easy To Love — Cole Porter
Difficulty: Easy | Key: C | Tempo: 108 BPM
6. Only Trust Your Heart — Diana Krall
Difficulty: Easy | Key: C | Tempo: 120 BPM
7. Prelude To A Kiss — Duke Ellington
Difficulty: Easy | Key: C | Tempo: 120 BPM
8. Come Fly With Me — Frank Sinatra
Difficulty: Easy | Key: C | Tempo: 120 BPM
9. Fly Me To The Moon — Frank Sinatra
Difficulty: Easy | Key: C | Tempo: 126 BPM
10. Love And Marriage — Frank Sinatra
Difficulty: Easy | Key: C | Tempo: 135 BPM
11. Nice 'N' Easy — Frank Sinatra
Difficulty: Easy | Key: C | Tempo: 120 BPM
12. The Darktown Strutters' Ball — Fred Astaire & Ginger Rogers
Difficulty: Easy | Key: C | Tempo: 120 BPM
13. Prelude No.1 — George Gershwin
Difficulty: Easy | Key: C | Tempo: 120 BPM
14. Rise — Herb Alpert
Difficulty: Easy | Key: C | Tempo: 104 BPM
15. As Time Goes By — Herman Hupfeld
Difficulty: Easy | Key: C | Tempo: 80 BPM
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This is just a selection of 15 songs from over 41 jazz piano songs available in the key of C Major. Whether you're just starting out or looking for your next challenge, there's always more to discover.
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