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.
MANSION BUILDER
2nd Chapter Of Acts
RIGHT DOWN THE LINE
Gerry Rafferty
Roar
Katy Perry
SK8ER BOI
Avril Lavigne
Someday
John Legend
SUMMER
Calvin Harris
THE MAN WITH THE BAG
Kay Starr
THERE ARE WORSE THINGS I COULD DO
Glee Cast
THIS IS MY TIME
Raven Symone
TOTAL PRAISE
Donnie McClurkin
TRY A LITTLE TENDERNESS
Frank Sinatra
TRY EVERYTHING
Shakira
US AGAINST THE WORLD
Christina Milian
WE ALL BOW DOWN
Lenny LeBlanc
WHILE MY GUITAR GENTLY WEEPS
The Beatles
WHO AM I
Casting Crowns
YOUR LOVE OH LORD
Third Day
AIN'T GOIN' DOWN
Garth Brooks
A WONDERFUL TIME UP THERE
Pat Boone
BLACK AND WHITE
Three Dog Night
Breathe
Anna Nalick
BROKEN HALOS
Chris Stapleton
CABARET
Kander & Ebb
CHANGING
John Mayer
COOL
Gwen Stefani
CROSSROADS
Don McLean
DON'T MISS YOU AT ALL
Norah Jones
DO YOU WANT TO KNOW A SECRET?
The Beatles
FOUR SEASONS IN ONE DAY
Crowded House
Funny Girl
Barbra Streisand
FURTHER ON UP THE ROAD
Eric Clapton
GREEN PASTURES
Emmylou Harris
HEAD OVER BOOTS
Jon Pardi
HELLO BEAUTIFUL
Jonas Brothers
I DON'T WANT TO
Elvis Presley
I NEVER KNEW HIS NAME
Brooklyn The Musical
Isle of Hope, Isle of Tears
Ronan Tynan
It Don't Have to Change
John Legend
IT MIGHT AS WELL RAIN UNTIL SEPTEMBER
Carole King
IT'S FOUR IN THE MORNING
Faron Young
I WILL
The Beatles
I WILL RISE
Chris Tomlin
LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL
Ray Charles
LITTLE JAZZ BIRD
George Gershwin
LITTLE THINGS MEAN A LOT
Edith Lindeman
LOST IN THIS MOMENT
Big & Rich
LOVE AND MARRIAGE
Frank Sinatra
MARY JANE'S LAST DANCE
Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers
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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.