Piano Songs with Block Chord Bass
1,446 songs — Block chord bass plays full chords in the left hand on each beat — the simplest, most forgiving accompaniment. Perfect for beginners, common in hymns and folk songs.
How block chord bass works
Block chord pattern: LH plays the full triad (3 notes) together on each beat or chord change. No melodic movement in the bass — just harmonic support.
PIECES
Rob Thomas
READY TO LOSE
Ingrid Michaelson
ROSES
OutKast
RUNAWAY
Avril Lavigne
SOMETHING IN THE WATER
Carrie Underwood
STARTING OVER
John Lennon
THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS
Hannah Montana
THE BEST OF TIMES
Styx
THE LIVING YEARS
Mike + The Mechanics
THE MAGIC TOUCH
The Platters
TOO GOOD AT GOODBYES
Sam Smith
WHAT IS LOVE
Haddaway
WHAT KIND OF FOOL
Barbra Streisand & Barry Gibb
WHEN I LOOK AT YOU
Miley Cyrus
WHEN YOU REALLY LOVE SOMEONE
Alicia Keys
WITHOUT U
Usher
ZOOT SUIT RIOT
Cherry Poppin' Daddies
ACID QUEEN
The Who
ALISON
Elvis Costello
A SONG FOR YOU
Carpenters
AT LAST
Etta James
BABY, IT'S COLD OUTSIDE
Landau Eugene Murphy, Jr.
BETTER THAN I USED TO BE
Tim McGraw
BREATHLESS
The Corrs
BRING THE RAIN
MercyMe
BROKENHEARTED
Kirk Franklin
CLOSER TO LOVE
Mat Kearney
DANCING WITH OUR HANDS TIED
Taylor Swift
EVERYBODY HAS A DREAM
Billy Joel
EXTRAORDINARY MERRY CHRISTMAS
Glee Cast
EYES LIKE YOURS
Shakira
FANTASY
Mariah Carey
FLY LOVE
Jamie Foxx
Giving Up
Ingrid Michaelson
GOD OF ALL MY DAYS
Casting Crowns
HERO
Kirk Franklin
HONESTY
Billy Joel
HURTS
Emeli Sande
I'M ALL OVER IT
Jamie Cullum
JAMES
Billy Joel
JESUS HE KNOWS ME
Genesis
LEAD ME
Sanctus Real
LEAVING CALIFORNIA
Maroon 5
LITTLE WONDERS
Rob Thomas
LOOK OUT ANY WINDOW
Bruce Hornsby
LUSH LIFE
Billy Strayhorn
MY FRIENDS
Red Hot Chili Peppers
NEED YOU NOW
Lady A
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Frequently asked questions
- What is block chord bass?
- Block chord bass means the left hand plays the entire chord (typically 3 notes) all together, like striking a triangle. Simpler than broken patterns like arpeggios or oom-pah.
- Are block chords easier than other bass patterns?
- Yes — block chords are the most beginner-friendly because you don't have to think about which note to play when. You just hold the chord shape and strike. Great starting point.
- What songs use block chord bass?
- Most hymns, many folk songs, and beginner-arranged pop songs use block chords. Browse the list for examples — most are rated easy or beginner difficulty.