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.
GRADUATION DAY
The Four Freshmen
HILLBILLY ROCK
Marty Stuart
HOLIDAY ROAD
Lindsey Buckingham
IF I COULD ONLY DREAM THIS WORLD AWAY
Andrew Lloyd Webber
In the Dark
Billy Squier
ONE NIGHT
Elvis Presley
Out Here On My Own
Michael Gore
SAD
Maroon 5
SIGH NO MORE
Mumford & Sons
TEACH YOUR CHILDREN
Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
THE ROCKY ROAD TO DUBLIN
Irish Folksong
You and I
Ingrid Michaelson
BEIN' GREEN
Kermit The Frog
BIG BOSS MAN
Elvis Presley
CHASING CARS
Snow Patrol
EMMANUEL
Chris Tomlin
FIRESTONE
Kygo
GALWAY GIRL
Celtic Thunder
HOW HIGH THE MOON
Les Paul
HUMAN NATURE
Michael Jackson
I'D HAVE YOU ANY TIME
George Harrison
IF YOU NEVER COME TO ME
Antonio Carlos Jobim
I NEED YOU
The Beatles
MY COLORING BOOK
Fred Ebb
Nights In White Satin
The Moody Blues
SILVER THREADS AND GOLDEN NEEDLES
Linda Ronstadt
STILL
Hillsong Worship
SUSPICION
Elvis Presley
TULSA TIME
Eric Clapton
YOUR MOTHER SHOULD KNOW
The Beatles
AMERICAN IDIOT
Green Day
IN THE END
Linkin Park
JESUS, LEAD ME TO YOUR HEALING WATERS
David Crowder Band
LOOKIN' OUT MY BACK DOOR
Creedence Clearwater Revival
LOVE ME
Elvis Presley
LOVE POTION NUMBER NINE
The Searchers
MISSISSIPPI QUEEN
Mountain
REVOLUTION
The Beatles
TAKE GOOD CARE OF MY BABY
Bobby Vee
WHAT A DIFF'RENCE A DAY MADE
Jamie Cullum
WHAT'S NEW?
Bob Crosby and His Orchestra
WHEN WILL I BE LOVED
Linda Ronstadt
KILLING ME SOFTLY WITH HIS SONG
Roberta Flack
KIWI
Harry Styles
THE LION SLEEPS TONIGHT
Tokens
WHEN THE STARS GO BLUE
Tim McGraw
YOU RAISE ME UP
Il Divo
AIN'T THAT A SHAME
Fats Domino
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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.