R&B & Soul Piano Songs in the Key of C Major
Discover the best r&b & soul piano songs in the key of C Major. 15 curated songs from 96+ 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.
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
CAlbert King · Key C · 100 BPMPlayDifficulty: Easy | Key: C | Tempo: 100 BPM
2. Not Even The King — Alicia Keys
CAlicia Keys · Key C · 90 BPMPlayDifficulty: Easy | Key: C | Tempo: 90 BPM
3. Crazy In Love — Beyoncé
CBeyoncé · Key C · 100 BPMPlayDifficulty: Easy | Key: C | Tempo: 100 BPM
4. Lean On Me — Bill Withers
CBill Withers · Key C · 120 BPMPlayDifficulty: Easy | Key: C | Tempo: 120 BPM
5. Nothing From Nothing — Billy Preston
CBilly Preston · Key C · 200 BPMPlayDifficulty: Easy | Key: C | Tempo: 200 BPM
6. Do You Want To Dance? — Bobby Freeman
CBobby Freeman · Key C · 160 BPMPlayDifficulty: Easy | Key: C | Tempo: 160 BPM
7. Sunny — Bobby Hebb
CBobby Hebb · Key C · 120 BPMPlayDifficulty: Easy | Key: C | Tempo: 120 BPM
8. Trains And Boats And Planes — Dionne Warwick
CDionne Warwick · Key C · 90 BPMPlayDifficulty: Easy | Key: C | Tempo: 90 BPM
9. It Hurts Me Too — Elmore James
CElmore James · Key C · 55 BPMPlayDifficulty: Easy | Key: C | Tempo: 55 BPM
10. Since I Met You Baby — Ivory Joe Hunter
CIvory Joe Hunter · Key C · 80 BPMPlayDifficulty: Easy | Key: C | Tempo: 80 BPM
11. Try Me — James Brown
CJames Brown · Key C · 60 BPMPlayDifficulty: Easy | Key: C | Tempo: 60 BPM
12. Boom Boom — John Lee Hooker
CJohn Lee Hooker · Key C · 152 BPMPlayDifficulty: Easy | Key: C | Tempo: 152 BPM
13. It Takes Two — Marvin Gaye
CMarvin Gaye · Key C · 160 BPMPlayDifficulty: Easy | Key: C | Tempo: 160 BPM
14. I Can't Turn You Loose — Otis Redding
COtis Redding · Key C · 126 BPMPlayDifficulty: Easy | Key: C | Tempo: 126 BPM
15. Mr. Pitiful — Otis Redding
COtis Redding · Key C · 140 BPMPlayDifficulty: 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.
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