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.
CAN'T STOP SINGING
Chen Neeman
COMMUNION
Third Day
DARE
Shakira
Days of Plenty
Mindi Dickstein
FIGHTER
Keith Urban feat. Carrie Underwood
GOD IS ABLE
Smokie Norful
HEARTACHE TONIGHT
Eagles
HEAVEN HOLDS THE ONES I LOVE
Nina Whitaker
IF WE WERE A MOVIE
Hannah Montana
Impossible
James Arthur
I ONLY WANT TO SAY
Andrew Lloyd Webber
IT'S A BEAUTIFUL DAY
Michael Buble
IT'S RAINING MEN
The Weather Girls
LIGHTS
Ellie Goulding
MACHINE
Regina Spektor
MAKES ME WANNA PRAY
Christina Aguilera
MAYBE I'M AMAZED
Paul McCartney
NO DIGGITY
Blackstreet
PLANT LIFE
Owl City
RIVER
Josh Groban
SECRET LOVE
Bee Gees
SOMETHIN' 'BOUT A TRUCK
Kip Moore
START OVER
Beyoncé
SWISH SWISH
Katy Perry feat. Nicki Minaj
THE CALCULATION
Regina Spektor
THE MAN YOU LOVE
Il Divo
THE STRANGER
Billy Joel
WITHOUT YOU
Christina Aguilera
1 THING
Amerie
AGAIN I SAY REJOICE
Israel Houghton
ANSWERED PRAYER
Anthony Little
Army
Ellie Goulding
ASTONISHING
Sutton Foster
BELIEVE
Mumford & Sons
BLACK BEATLES
Rae Sremmurd feat. Gucci Mane
BLUE
Beyoncé
CALL HIS NAME JESUS
Phillips, Craig & Dean
CAN'T SMILE WITHOUT YOU
Barry Manilow
Capri
Colbie Caillat
CLOSE
Nick Jonas feat. Tove Lo
COURAGEOUS
Casting Crowns
Despacito
Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee
FLY LIKE A BIRD
Mariah Carey
GONNA MAKE YOU SWEAT
C+C Music Factory
HAIR
Lady Gaga
HEAVENLY DAY
Patty Griffin
HOMEWARD BOUND / HOME
Glee Cast
HOW YOU REMIND ME
Nickelback
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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.