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 STAY IN LOVE
Mariah Carey
IT'S SO HARD TO SAY GOODBYE TO YESTERDAY
Jason Mraz
(I've Had) The Time Of My Life
Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes
LET ME TOUCH YOU
Kirk Franklin
MAMA SAYS
Dean Pitchford
MASTERPIECE
Danny Gokey
Off with Their Heads
Frank Wildhorn
SIGNAL FIRE
Snow Patrol
SKYFALL
Adele
STREETCORNER SYMPHONY
Rob Thomas
THANK YOU FOR LOVING ME
Bon Jovi
THEY DON'T KNOW ABOUT US
One Direction
THIS WOMAN'S WORK
Maxwell
VISION OF LOVE
Mariah Carey
WAYS TO BE WICKED
Josh Edmondson
We Are Young
fun.
WHEN WILL MY LIFE BEGIN
Mandy Moore
WHILE YOU WERE SLEEPING
Casting Crowns
WHY I LOVE YOU
MAJOR.
WITH YOU
Chris Brown
24K MAGIC
Bruno Mars
BAD
U2
BLAME IT ON MY YOUTH
Karrin Allyson
COME & GET IT
Selena Gomez
CRYIN' FOR ME
Toby Keith
Daughters
John Mayer
DAYLIGHT
Maroon 5
FLASHLIGHT
Jessie J
Glamorous
Fergie featuring Ludacris
GOD OF WONDERS
Third Day
GOD'S WILL
Martina McBride
GRACEFULLY BROKEN
Matt Redman
HAPPY
Leona Lewis
HE WON'T GO
Adele
I AM HERE
P!nk
I CAN'T READ YOU
Daniel Bedingfield
Lay Me Down
Sam Smith
LAY ME DOWN
Sam Smith
LITTLE BLACK DRESS
Sara Bareilles
LOST
Michael Buble
NEVER KNEW I NEEDED
Ne-Yo
ONE MOMENT IN TIME
Whitney Houston
TEXT ME MERRY CHRISTMAS
Straight No Chaser featuring Kristen Bell
WE ARE YOUNG
fun.
WE ARE YOUNG
Glee Cast
A SONG FOR YOU
Elliott Yamin
BELIEVE IN ME
Demi Lovato
BOSTON
Augustana
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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.