Sad Piano Songs — Emotional & Melancholic Pieces

954 songs — Sometimes you want to play something that matches a heavy moment. This collection holds the most emotionally weighty arrangements in our library — slow, minor-key, expressive. Many are also great for cinematic or memorial use. Filter by difficulty if you want simpler or more demanding versions.

Other moods:RomanticHappyPeacefulEnergeticMelancholicDramaticPlayful

LITTLE GIRL BLUE

Janis Joplin

MediumKey Db60 BPM
Play

MOVE ALONG

The All-American Rejects

MediumKey Ab110 BPM
Play

NOTHING

The Script

BeginnerKey D80 BPM
Play

START OVER

Beyoncé

MediumKey A73 BPM
Play

THE WAY THAT I LOVE YOU

Ashanti

AdvancedKey E77 BPM
Play

THIS TRAIN DON'T STOP THERE ANYMORE

Elton John

MediumKey Db100 BPM
Play

WE DON'T TALK ANYMORE

Charlie Puth feat. Selena Gomez

MediumKey E200 BPM
Play

WHERE IS YOUR HEART

Kelly Clarkson

EasyKey C74 BPM
Play

ADIA

Sarah McLachlan

MediumKey Ab160 BPM
Play

ALONE

Bee Gees

MediumKey D100 BPM
Play

BEHIND THESE HAZEL EYES

Kelly Clarkson

MediumKey F#90 BPM
Play

BROKENHEARTED GIRL

Beyonce

MediumKey Bb84 BPM
Play

COLD

Maroon 5

MediumKey A95 BPM
Play

GIVE ME LOVE

Ed Sheeran

MediumKey C99 BPM
Play

HANDS AND FEET

Audio Adrenaline

MediumKey D100 BPM
Play

HEARTLESS

Kanye West

EasyKey A88 BPM
Play

HOW YOU REMIND ME

Nickelback

MediumKey Ab90 BPM
Play

Jar of Hearts

Christina Perri

MediumKey Ab75 BPM
Play

LAST GOODBYE

Jeff Buckley

MediumKey D88 BPM
Play

MEAN

Taylor Swift

MediumKey E150 BPM
Play

NEVER GONNA LET YOU GO

Sergio Mendes

MediumKey F#100 BPM
Play

NO MORE DRAMA

Mary J. Blige

MediumKey A100 BPM
Play

ONE HEADLIGHT

The Wallflowers

MediumKey D100 BPM
Play

ONE MORE TIME WITH FEELING

Regina Spektor

MediumKey C80 BPM
Play

SCARED TO BE LONELY

Martin Garrix & Dua Lipa

MediumKey C#140 BPM
Play

SHADOW

Ashlee Simpson

MediumKey G78 BPM
Play

SHE USED TO BE MINE

Michael Crawford

MediumKey C92 BPM
Play

THE LOST GET FOUND

Britt Nicole

EasyKey C94 BPM
Play

TOUCH ME IN THE MORNING

Diana Ross

MediumKey D100 BPM
Play

VOICES THAT CARE

David Foster

MediumKey Ab100 BPM
Play

WASTING ALL THESE TEARS

Cassadee Pope

MediumKey Bb160 BPM
Play

A LITTLE BIT LONGER

Jonas Brothers

MediumKey C78 BPM
Play

ALL BY MYSELF

Celine Dion

MediumKey A60 BPM
Play

ALL THAT SHE WANTS

Ace Of Base

MediumKey E96 BPM
Play

ALONE AGAIN (NATURALLY)

Gilbert O'Sullivan

EasyKey Bb65 BPM
Play

AMSTERDAM

Imagine Dragons

AdvancedKey E115 BPM
Play

ASHES

Celine Dion

EasyKey Ab56 BPM
Play

BEAUTIFUL GOODBYE

Maroon 5

MediumKey Eb84 BPM
Play

BECAUSE OF YOU

Kelly Clarkson

EasyKey E72 BPM
Play

BLUE AIN'T YOUR COLOR

Keith Urban

EasyKey G81 BPM
Play

CAN'T HELP BUT WAIT

Trey Songz

BeginnerKey C95 BPM
Play

CRY FOR ME

Frankie Valli

MediumKey Ab120 BPM
Play

CRY ME A RIVER

Justin Timberlake

MediumKey C74 BPM
Play

DOWN

Marian Hill

MediumKey F85 BPM
Play

EVERYTIME YOU GO AWAY

Paul Young

MediumKey Bb80 BPM
Play

FAKE LOVE

Drake

EasyKey A134 BPM
Play

HAPPIER

Ed Sheeran

BeginnerKey C90 BPM
Play

HERE COMES GOODBYE

Rascal Flatts

MediumKey D150 BPM
Play

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Frequently asked questions

What is the saddest piano song ever?
"River Flows in You" by Yiruma, "Comptine d'un autre été" by Yann Tiersen, and "Nuvole Bianche" by Ludovico Einaudi are commonly cited. Several similar pieces are in this collection.
Are sad piano songs hard to play?
Not necessarily — many use slow tempos and simple chord patterns, making them easier than they sound. The emotion comes from dynamics (loud/soft) and timing more than technical complexity.
Can I use these for funerals or memorials?
Yes, many people choose songs from this collection for memorial services. Look for pieces tagged "peaceful" too for gentler alternatives.