R&B & Soul Piano Songs in the Key of C Major

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.

R&B and soul were built on the piano. From Motown to modern R&B, the piano provides the harmonic foundation that makes this genre so rich. These songs showcase the beautiful chord progressions and soulful melodies that define the style. Below you'll find 15 hand-picked r&b & soul piano songs in the key of C Major, selected from over 96 songs in our library.

1. Born Under A Bad Sign — Albert King

Play "BORN UNDER A BAD SIGN"Key: C · 100 BPM

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

2. Not Even The King — Alicia Keys

Play "NOT EVEN THE KING"Key: C · 90 BPM

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

3. Crazy In Love — Beyoncé

Play "Crazy In Love"Key: C · 100 BPM

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

4. Lean On Me — Bill Withers

Play "Lean On Me"Key: C · 120 BPM

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

5. Nothing From Nothing — Billy Preston

Play "NOTHING FROM NOTHING"Key: C · 200 BPM

Difficulty: Easy | Key: C | Tempo: 200 BPM

6. Do You Want To Dance? — Bobby Freeman

Play "DO YOU WANT TO DANCE?"Key: C · 160 BPM

Difficulty: Easy | Key: C | Tempo: 160 BPM

7. Sunny — Bobby Hebb

Play "Sunny"Key: C · 120 BPM

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

8. Trains And Boats And Planes — Dionne Warwick

Play "TRAINS AND BOATS AND PLANES"Key: C · 90 BPM

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

9. It Hurts Me Too — Elmore James

Play "IT HURTS ME TOO"Key: C · 55 BPM

Difficulty: Easy | Key: C | Tempo: 55 BPM

10. Since I Met You Baby — Ivory Joe Hunter

Play "SINCE I MET YOU BABY"Key: C · 80 BPM

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

11. Try Me — James Brown

Play "TRY ME"Key: C · 60 BPM

Difficulty: Easy | Key: C | Tempo: 60 BPM

12. Boom Boom — John Lee Hooker

Play "BOOM BOOM"Key: C · 152 BPM

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

13. It Takes Two — Marvin Gaye

Play "IT TAKES TWO"Key: C · 160 BPM

Difficulty: Easy | Key: C | Tempo: 160 BPM

14. I Can't Turn You Loose — Otis Redding

Play "I CAN'T TURN YOU LOOSE"Key: C · 126 BPM

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

15. Mr. Pitiful — Otis Redding

Play "MR. PITIFUL"Key: C · 140 BPM

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

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This is just a selection of 15 songs from over 96 r&b & soul 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.

Browse all R&B & Soul Piano Songs or explore songs in other keys to find the perfect match for your skill level and musical taste.