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.
A SLEEPIN' BEE
Barbra Streisand
CLOSER
The Chainsmokers featuring Halsey
COME AS YOU ARE
Crowder
CONSEQUENCES
Camila Cabello
CRUSH
David Archuleta
DON'T BLAME ME
Taylor Swift
EVEN IF
MercyMe
EVERYDAY I HAVE THE BLUES
B.B. King
FOREVER & ALWAYS
Taylor Swift
FOR THE FIRST TIME
Kenny Loggins
GO TELL IT ON THE MOUNTAIN
Steven Curtis Chapman
HEAVEN FORBID
The Fray
HERE'S TO US
Cy Coleman
I CAN BARELY SAY
The Fray
I CAN HEAR THE BELLS
Marc Shaiman
I DO IT FOR YOU
Bryan Adams
If You're Out There
John Legend
I LOVE TO PRAISE HIM
Donnie McClurkin
I'M STILL WAITING
Diana Ross
I NEED YOU
Alicia Keys
IT AIN'T ME
Kygo and Selena Gomez
IT HURTS ME
Elvis Presley
Kaleidoscope Heart
Sara Bareilles
KING OF MY HEART
Taylor Swift
LA SAGRADA FAMILIA
Alan Parsons Project
LET'S HANG ON
Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons
Let the Rain
Sara Bareilles
LIGHT UP THE SKY
The Afters
LIKE I CAN
Sam Smith
(LOVE MOVES IN) MYSTERIOUS WAYS
Michael English
Lucky
Jason Mraz & Colbie Caillat
LUCKY
Glee Cast
Meet Me Halfway
The Black Eyed Peas
Merry Christmas Everyone
Shakin' Stevens
MONA LISAS AND MAD HATTERS
Elton John
OFF THE WALL
Michael Jackson
READ 'EM AND WEEP
Meat Loaf
REWIND
Diane Birch
SHE'S OUT OF MY LIFE
Michael Jackson
SOMETHING I NEED
OneRepublic
STUBBORN LOVE
The Lumineers
THE CLIMB
Miley Cyrus
THE LAST WALTZ
Engelbert Humperdinck
THE MAN I WANT TO BE
Chris Young
The Prayer
Celine Dion & Andrea Bocelli
THERE'S ALWAYS ME
Elvis Presley
THIS DAY
Steven Curtis Chapman
WINTER SNOW
Chris Tomlin
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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.