R&B & Soul Piano Songs in the Key of E Major
Discover the best r&b & soul piano songs in the key of E Major. 15 curated songs from 42+ available — with difficulty levels, tempo, and tips.
E Major's four sharps (F♯, C♯, G♯, D♯) give it a rich, powerful sound. It's the natural key of the guitar, which means many rock and pop classics were originally written here. On piano, E Major requires confident use of black keys, making it intermediate territory — but the sonic payoff is worth the effort.
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 E Major, selected from over 42 songs in our library.
1. Reach Out, I'll Be There — Four Tops
EFour Tops · Key E · 120 BPMPlayDifficulty: Easy | Key: E | Tempo: 120 BPM
2. You Want Me — Luke James
ELuke James · Key E · 124 BPMPlayDifficulty: Easy | Key: E | Tempo: 124 BPM
3. I Heard It Through The Grape Vine — Marvin Gaye
EMarvin Gaye · Key E · 120 BPMPlayDifficulty: Easy | Key: E | Tempo: 120 BPM
4. Soul Man — Sam & Dave
ESam & Dave · Key E · 112 BPMPlayDifficulty: Easy | Key: E | Tempo: 112 BPM
5. Take Me To The River — Al Green
EAl Green · Key E · 100 BPMPlayDifficulty: Medium | Key: E | Tempo: 100 BPM
6. Doesn't Mean Anything — Alicia Keys
EAlicia Keys · Key E · 104 BPMPlayDifficulty: Medium | Key: E | Tempo: 104 BPM
7. Stolen Moments — Alicia Keys
EAlicia Keys · Key E · 90 BPMPlayDifficulty: Medium | Key: E | Tempo: 90 BPM
8. When You Really
Love Someone — Alicia Keys
EAlicia Keys · Key E · 68 BPMPlayDifficulty: Medium | Key: E | Tempo: 67.5 BPM
9. Lovely Day — Bill Withers
EBill Withers · Key E · 98 BPMPlayDifficulty: Medium | Key: E | Tempo: 98 BPM
10. Get Outta My Dreams,
Get Into My Car — Billy Ocean
EBilly Ocean · Key E · 112 BPMPlayDifficulty: Medium | Key: E | Tempo: 112 BPM
11. Angels From Montgomery — Bonnie Raitt
EBonnie Raitt · Key E · 130 BPMPlayDifficulty: Medium | Key: E | Tempo: 130 BPM
12. Kiss Kiss — Chris Brown featuring T-Pain
EChris Brown featuring T-Pain · Key E · 140 BPMPlayDifficulty: Medium | Key: E | Tempo: 140 BPM
13. On The Radio — Donna Summer
EDonna Summer · Key E · 72 BPMPlayDifficulty: Medium | Key: E | Tempo: 72 BPM
14. This Time I Know
It's For Real — Donna Summer
EDonna Summer · Key E · 110 BPMPlayDifficulty: Medium | Key: E | Tempo: 110 BPM
15. Always And Forever — Heatwave
EHeatwave · Key E · 127 BPMPlayDifficulty: Medium | Key: E | Tempo: 127.49999999999999 BPM
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This is just a selection of 15 songs from over 42 r&b & soul piano songs available in the key of E Major. Whether you're just starting out or looking for your next challenge, there's always more to discover.
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