857 dramatic songs

Dramatic Piano Songs — Cinematic & Powerful Pieces

Songs with big dynamic range, sweeping melodies, and cinematic impact. Often used in film scores. Great for impressing an audience or just enjoying the drama of expressive playing.

D
HOSANNA
Michael W. Smith
Medium D · ♩=130· 15 chords
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D
HUMAN ON THE INSIDE
The Pretenders
Medium D · ♩=120· 12 chords
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D
I CAN SEE FOR MILES
The Who
Medium D · ♩=140· 9 chords
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D
JESSIE'S GIRL
Rick Springfield
Medium D · ♩=134· 5 chords
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A
My Way
Frank Sinatra
Medium Ab · ♩=80· 14 chords
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A
NO MATTER WHAT
Andrew Lloyd Webber
Medium A · ♩=90· 15 chords
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A
POMPEII
Bastille
Easy A · ♩=100· 7 chords
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G
THE CATALYST
Linkin Park
Easy G · ♩=132· 16 chords
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C
WHAT IF I GAVE EVERYTHING
Casting Crowns
Easy C · ♩=84· 6 chords
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A
WHAT THIS WORLD NEEDS
Casting Crowns
Medium A · ♩=138· 10 chords
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A
WHITE WEDDING
Billy Idol
Medium A · ♩=140· 6 chords
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G
WHO WILL SAVE YOUR SOUL
Jewel
Easy G · ♩=110· 4 chords
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C
WORLD ON FIRE
Sarah McLachlan
Medium C · ♩=100· 11 chords
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E
YOU BETTER RUN
Pat Benatar
Medium E · ♩=100· 9 chords
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G
AFTER THE STORM
Mumford & Sons
Easy G · ♩=76· 5 chords
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C
BEAUTIFUL LIAR
Beyonce & Shakira
Medium C · ♩=90· 6 chords
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B
CHASING PIRATES
Norah Jones
Medium Bb · ♩=108· 5 chords
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E
COLD-HEARTED
Paula Abdul
Easy Eb · ♩=100· 8 chords
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G
COMPLICATED
Carolyn Dawn Johnson
Medium G · ♩=100· 13 chords
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C
CONFUSION
Electric Light Orchestra
Medium C · ♩=112· 9 chords
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A
DIRE WOLF
Grateful Dead
Medium A · ♩=140· 9 chords
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G
FUNHOUSE
P!nk
Medium G · ♩=104· 11 chords
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E
GOOD THING
Sam Smith
Medium E · ♩=90· 11 chords
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D
I LOVE IT
Icona Pop
Medium Db · ♩=120· 5 chords
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G
IN THE AIR TONIGHT
Phil Collins
Easy G · ♩=98· 5 chords
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F
INTO THE NIGHT
Benny Mardones
Medium F · ♩=80· 7 chords
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C
INVINCIBLE
Pat Benatar
Medium C# · ♩=110· 8 chords
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G
I WANT YOU
The Beatles
Medium G · ♩=114· 13 chords
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F
JACK'S OBSESSION
Danny Elfman
Medium F · ♩=132· 31 chords
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D
JERICHO
Hilary Duff
Medium D · ♩=126· 11 chords
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A
MADMAN ACROSS THE WATER
Elton John
Easy A · ♩=128· 16 chords
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E
MAMA'S BROKEN HEART
Miranda Lambert
Medium E · ♩=212· 5 chords
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E
MIDNIGHT TRAIN TO MEMPHIS
Chris Stapleton
Easy E · ♩=90· 5 chords
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E
MURDER BY NUMBERS
The Police
Medium E · ♩=138· 11 chords
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C
MY WAY
Elvis Presley
Medium C · ♩=90· 13 chords
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D
PICTURES OF YOU
The Last Goodnight
Easy D · ♩=100· 10 chords
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B
SET FIRE TO THE RAIN
Adele
Medium Bb · ♩=108· 8 chords
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D
SOUL ON FIRE
Third Day
Easy D · ♩=104· 7 chords
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G
SUBMARINES
The Lumineers
Easy G · ♩=96· 4 chords
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C
THE MONSTER
Eminem featuring Rihanna
Medium C# · ♩=105· 7 chords
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A
WHAT ABOUT NOW
Daughtry
Easy A · ♩=82· 9 chords
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E
WHERE IS MY MIND?
Pixies
Medium E · ♩=81· 9 chords
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C
YELLOW FLICKER BEAT
Lorde
Easy C · ♩=95· 9 chords
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D
YOU ARE GOD ALONE
Phillips, Craig & Dean
Medium D · ♩=138· 8 chords
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A
YOU GIVE LOVE A BAD NAME
Bon Jovi
Medium Ab · ♩=140· 8 chords
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G
ZOMBIE
The Cranberries
Medium G · ♩=120· 6 chords
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B
ZOMBIE
Bad Wolves
Easy Bb · ♩=84· 4 chords
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A
7
Prince
Medium A · ♩=100· 6 chords
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Frequently asked questions

What dramatic piano songs sound impressive?
"River Flows in You" by Yiruma, "Comptine d'un autre été," and Beethoven's "Moonlight Sonata" (1st movement) all sound more impressive than they are to play. All in this collection or its companions.
Do I need fast technique for dramatic songs?
Not always — many cinematic pieces use slow tempos with dramatic dynamics (volume changes) to create impact. Speed isn't the only path to drama.