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.
I'M LOOKING THROUGH YOU
The Beatles
IN THE WAITING LINE
Zero 7
IT'S ALL YOUR FAULT
P!nk
IT'S ONLY ROCK 'N' ROLL
The Rolling Stones
I WOULD'VE LOVED YOU ANYWAY
Trisha Yearwood
KYRIE ELEISON
Chris Tomlin feat. Matt Maher, Matt Redman and Jason Ingram
LAST NAME
Carrie Underwood
LOST IN LOVE
Air Supply
LOVE YOURSELF
Justin Bieber
MAGIC MOMENTS
Perry Como
MALIBU
Miley Cyrus
MAY WE ALL
Florida Georgia Line feat. Tim McGraw
MY BOY
Billie Eilish
MYSTERIOUS WAYS
U2
NOT OVER YOU
Gavin DeGraw
O CHRISTMAS TREE
Glee Cast
ODDS ARE
Barenaked Ladies
ONE STEP AWAY
Casting Crowns
OUT LAST NIGHT
Kenny Chesney
Realize
Colbie Caillat
RIOT
Rascal Flatts
SAY
OneRepublic
SINCE I FELL FOR YOU
Barbra Streisand
SMALL TOWN
John Mellencamp
Sowieso
Mark Forster
SPEAK O LORD
Keith & Kristyn Getty
SUGAR, WE'RE GOIN' DOWN
Fall Out Boy
SWEET CHILD O' MINE
Guns N' Roses
TALKIN' IN YOUR SLEEP
Crystal Gayle
THE LAST SHIP
Sting
THE LITTLE DRUMMER BOY
Josh Groban
THE WARMTH OF THE SUN
The Beach Boys
TOXIC
Glee Cast
USE SOMEBODY
Kings Of Leon
WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE
Guns N' Roses
WHAT MAKES YOU BEAUTIFUL
One Direction
ART DECO
Lana Del Rey
BABY
Dinah Washington
BABY, NOW THAT I'VE FOUND YOU
The Foundations
BILLIONAIRE
Glee Cast
CAUGHT UP IN YOU
38 Special
CHINA GROVE
The Doobie Brothers
CHRISTMAS DAY
The Beach Boys
COME TO MY WINDOW
Melissa Etheridge
CONFESSIONS
Usher
CRAZIER
Taylor Swift
DISCO INFERNO
The Trammps
ELASTIC HEART
Sia Featuring The Weeknd And Diplo
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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.