Jazz 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.

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 12 hand-picked jazz piano songs in the key of G Major, selected from over 12 songs in our library.

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1. Don't Explain — Billie Holiday

GDON'T EXPLAINBillie Holiday · Key G · 80 BPMPlay

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

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2. All Or Nothing At All — Diana Krall

GALL OR NOTHING AT ALLDiana Krall · Key G · 100 BPMPlay

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

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3. I Can't Give You Anything

But Love — Ella Fitzgerald

GI CAN'T GIVE YOU ANYTHING BUT LOVEElla Fitzgerald · Key G · 100 BPMPlay

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

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4. Dream A Little Dream Of Me — Louis Armstrong

GDREAM A LITTLE DREAM OF MELouis Armstrong · Key G · 120 BPMPlay

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

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5. Blue Monk — Thelonious Monk

GBlue MonkThelonious Monk · Key G · 82 BPMPlay

Difficulty: Easy | Key: G | Tempo: 82 BPM

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6. St. Louis Blues — W.C. Handy

GSt. Louis BluesW.C. Handy · Key G · 100 BPMPlay

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

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7. Hit That Jive Jack — Diana Krall

GHIT THAT JIVE JACKDiana Krall · Key G · 140 BPMPlay

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

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8. Sleepy Time Gal — Hoagy Carmichael

GSLEEPY TIME GALHoagy Carmichael · Key G · 120 BPMPlay

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

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9. These Are The Days — Jamie Cullum

GTHESE ARE THE DAYSJamie Cullum · Key G · 77 BPMPlay

Difficulty: Medium | Key: G | Tempo: 77 BPM

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10. Just A Gigolo — Louis Armstrong

GJUST A GIGOLOLouis Armstrong · Key G · 100 BPMPlay

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

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11. Yakety Sax — Boots Randolph

GYAKETY SAXBoots Randolph · Key G · 150 BPMPlay

Difficulty: Hard | Key: G | Tempo: 150 BPM

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12. Love Ain't Gonna

Let You Down — Jamie Cullum

GLOVE AIN'T GONNA LET YOU DOWNJamie Cullum · Key G · 132 BPMPlay

Difficulty: Hard | Key: G | Tempo: 132 BPM

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Explore More

This is just a selection of 12 songs from over 12 jazz 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 Jazz Piano Songs or explore songs in other keys to find the perfect match for your skill level and musical taste.