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 DID SOMETHING BAD
Taylor Swift
I DON'T WANT TO WAIT
Paula Cole
JUDAS
Lady Gaga
LISTEN
Beyonce
LOVE WILL FIND A WAY
Jack Feldman
ONE MORE TIME WITH FEELING
Regina Spektor
SAY YOU, SAY ME
Lionel Richie
SEPTEMBER MORN
Neil Diamond
SO WILL I
Hillsong United
SUMMERTIME
New Kids On The Block
TAKE ON ME
a-ha
TANGO: MAUREEN
Jonathan Larson
THE SONG OF PURPLE SUMMER
Duncan Sheik
WAKE UP CALL
Maroon 5
WAR AT HOME
Josh Groban
WASTING ALL THESE TEARS
Cassadee Pope
YOU'LL BE OKAY
A Great Big World
YOUR LOVE IS EXTRAVAGANT
Casting Crowns
A LITTLE BIT LONGER
Jonas Brothers
AND I AM TELLING YOU I'M NOT GOING
Jennifer Hudson
And When I Die
Laura Nyro
BANDSTAND BOOGIE
Barry Manilow
BECAUSE OF YOU
Kelly Clarkson
CITY ON OUR KNEES
tobyMac
COME BACK TO ME
David Cook
COOLER THAN ME
Mike Posner
DREAM
Miley Cyrus
FAKE LOVE
Drake
FALL ON ME
Andrea Bocelli & Matteo Bocelli
FLY WITH ME
Jonas Brothers
GOOD OLD-FASHIONED LOVER BOY
Queen
I Am My Own Invention
Frank Wildhorn
I'D DIE WITHOUT YOU
P.M. Dawn
IF EVER YOU'RE IN MY ARMS AGAIN
Peabo Bryson
IT'S ABOUT TIME
Jamie Cullum
LIKE YOU'LL NEVER SEE ME AGAIN
Alicia Keys
LOVE THE WAY YOU LIE
Rihanna feat. Eminem
MINE
Taylor Swift
ONE HUNDRED WAYS
James Ingram
Proud
Heather Small
SAY SOMETHING
Justin Timberlake
SPARKS
Coldplay
SUGAR
Maroon 5
SWEET MUSIC MAN
Kenny Rogers
THE HILLS
The Weeknd
THE LORD IS MY LIGHT
Andrae Crouch
THIS LOVE
Taylor Swift
WHITE SUBURBAN
Skylar Grey
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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.