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.
Summer, Highland Falls
Billy Joel
THE 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS
Traditional English Carol
THE BOY FROM NEW YORK CITY
The Ad Libs
THE ENTERTAINER
Billy Joel
THE ONE THAT YOU LOVE
Air Supply
TIM McGRAW
Taylor Swift
TRY
P!nk
WAITING ON A FRIEND
The Rolling Stones
WE THREE
Paul McCartney
WHEN MY BLUE MOON TURNS TO GOLD AGAIN
Elvis Presley
WHITE LIAR
Miranda Lambert
WIDE AWAKE
Katy Perry
WIND OF CHANGE
Scorpions
YOU DIDN'T HAVE TO BE SO NICE
The Lovin' Spoonful
YOU GOT IT
Roy Orbison
BEST SHOT
Birdy & Jaymes Young
BETTER DAYS
Goo Goo Dolls
BY THE LIGHT OF THE SILVERY MOON
Doris Day
COME BACK WITH THE SAME LOOK IN YOUR EYES
Andrew Lloyd Webber
DECEMBER
Sara Bareilles
DOMINO
Jessie J
EMPTY SPACE
James Arthur
HE COULD BE THE ONE
Hannah Montana
HERE, THERE AND EVERYWHERE
The Beatles
IT HAD BETTER BE TONIGHT
Michael Buble
I WANNA ROCK
Twisted Sister
JUST ONE LOOK
The Hollies
MERRY CHRISTMAS, DARLING
Carpenters
METEOR SHOWER
Owl City
MY VERY GOOD FRIEND, THE MILKMAN
Paul McCartney
NOT EVEN THE KING
Alicia Keys
PINK HOUSES
John Mellencamp
REMINISCING
Little River Band
TEENAGE DREAM
Katy Perry
THE FIRE DOWN BELOW
Bob Seger
TOUCH ME WHEN WE'RE DANCING
Carpenters
WALLET
Regina Spektor
WHO CARES?
George Gershwin
BORN TOO LATE
The Poni-Tails
CHAIN BREAKER
Zach Williams
DARLIN'
The Beach Boys
DENTAL CARE
Owl City
HEARTBREAKER
Pat Benatar
HELLO
Lionel Richie
HIT ME WITH YOUR BEST SHOT
Pat Benatar
HOSANNA
Hillsong United
HOW YOU GET THE GIRL
Taylor Swift
HURRICANE
Band Of Heathens
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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.