R&B & Soul 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.

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 G Major, selected from over 70 songs in our library.

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1. Stand By Me — Ben E. King

GStand By MeBen E. King · Key G · 88 BPMPlay

Difficulty: Easy | Key: G | Tempo: 88 BPM

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2. Best Thing I Never Had — Beyoncé

GBest Thing I Never HadBeyoncé · Key G · 96 BPMPlay

Difficulty: Easy | Key: G | Tempo: 96 BPM

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3. Bo Diddley — Bo Diddley

GBO DIDDLEYBo Diddley · Key G · 210 BPMPlay

Difficulty: Easy | Key: G | Tempo: 210 BPM

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4. Something's Got A Hold On Me — Etta James

GSOMETHING'S GOT A HOLD ON MEEtta James · Key G · 120 BPMPlay

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

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5. Band Of Gold — Freda Payne

GBAND OF GOLDFreda Payne · Key G · 110 BPMPlay

Difficulty: Easy | Key: G | Tempo: 110 BPM

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6. Theme From Shaft — Isaac Hayes

GTHEME FROM SHAFTIsaac Hayes · Key G · 100 BPMPlay

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

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7. How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You) — Marvin Gaye

GHow Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)Marvin Gaye · Key G · 120 BPMPlay

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

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8. I'm A Man — Muddy Waters

GI'M A MANMuddy Waters · Key G · 90 BPMPlay

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

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9. (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay — Otis Redding

G(Sittin' On) The Dock Of The BayOtis Redding · Key G · 120 BPMPlay

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

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10. Killing Me Softly

With His Song — Roberta Flack

GKILLING ME SOFTLY WITH HIS SONGRoberta Flack · Key G · 100 BPMPlay

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

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11. Tracks Of My Tears — Smokey Robinson & The Miracles

GTracks Of My TearsSmokey Robinson & The Miracles · Key G · 120 BPMPlay

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

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12. You've Really Got A Hold On Me — Smokey Robinson & The Miracles

GYou've Really Got A Hold On MeSmokey Robinson & The Miracles · Key G · 120 BPMPlay

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

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13. My Cherie Amour — Stevie Wonder

GMY CHERIE AMOURStevie Wonder · Key G · 112 BPMPlay

Difficulty: Easy | Key: G | Tempo: 112 BPM

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14. Reach Out, I'll Be There — The Four Tops

GREACH OUT, I'LL BE THEREThe Four Tops · Key G · 100 BPMPlay

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

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15. You Can't Hurry Love — The Supremes

GYou Can't Hurry LoveThe Supremes · Key G · 120 BPMPlay

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

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This is just a selection of 15 songs from over 70 r&b & soul 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 R&B & Soul Piano Songs or explore songs in other keys to find the perfect match for your skill level and musical taste.