Hard Piano Songs — Advanced Pieces
149 songs — Looking for a challenge? Our hard collection holds the most complex arrangements in our catalog — typically 12+ chords, fast tempos, complex left-hand patterns, frequent sharps/flats, and demanding hand independence. These reward serious practice. Filter by key or mood to find your next challenge.
A CHANGE IS GONNA COME
Sam Cooke
CAN'T STOP SINGING
Chen Neeman
DREAMER
Supertramp
HAPPINESS
The Fray
IT'S RAINING MEN
The Weather Girls
LITTLE RED CORVETTE
Prince
LOVE SONG
Five For Fighting
REMEMBER
Harry Nilsson
THE WAY THAT I LOVE YOU
Ashanti
WILD HORSES
Alicia Keys
Army
Ellie Goulding
BOY FALLS FROM THE SKY
Bono & The Edge
Burning in My Soul
Passion
BURNING LOVE
Elvis Presley
CHASING THE SUN
Sara Bareilles
EVERYBODY IS A STAR
Sly And The Family Stone
I STILL HAVEN'T FOUND WHAT I'M LOOKING FOR
U2
JUDAS
Lady Gaga
SUPERSTITION
Stevie Wonder
AMSTERDAM
Imagine Dragons
Greatest Day
Take That
HEAL THE WORLD
Michael Jackson
HOLDING OUT FOR A HERO
Bonnie Tyler
PARTY ROCK ANTHEM
LMFAO featuring Lauren Bennett
SLEDGEHAMMER
Rihanna
WALK AWAY
High School Musical 3 Cast
WE CAN'T STOP
Miley Cyrus
EVERY MORNING
Sugar Ray
HELLO WORLD
Lady A
KEEP YOUR HANDS TO YOURSELF
Georgia Satellites
OVER AGAIN
One Direction
Saturday Night in the City
Matthew Sklar
SIR DUKE
Stevie Wonder
WAKE ME UP!
Avicii
WASTED
Carrie Underwood
WE BELONG TOGETHER
Mariah Carey
50 WAYS TO SAY GOODBYE
Train
Astronaut
Sido
Here for You
Chris Tomlin
I DON'T LIKE MONDAYS
The Boomtown Rats
POP MUZIK
Robin Scott
POUR SOME SUGAR ON ME
Def Leppard
TELLING THE WORLD
Taio Cruz
BALLROOM BLITZ
Sweet
CELEBRATE THE FUTURE HAND IN HAND
Cheryl Berman
DIXIE CHICKEN
Little Feat
HOT
Avril Lavigne
IN HER EYES
Josh Groban
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Frequently asked questions
- What makes a piano song "hard"?
- A combination of factors: many chord changes (often 12+), fast tempos, complex left-hand patterns (walking bass, arpeggios), demanding hand independence, and frequent use of sharps/flats or non-diatonic chords.
- How long does it take to learn a hard piano song?
- Even experienced players typically need 3–6 weeks of focused practice (30+ min/day) to perform a hard piece confidently. Difficult passages may need isolated drilling.