5 Easy Piano Pop Songs to Play for Beginners

5 Easy Piano Pop Songs to Play for Beginners Sign up successful Someone Like You Adele This hit from Adeles album, 21, managed to top the charts in almost 10 countries. You can play most of this song, including the verse and chorus, by playing four repeated chords: A, E, F#min, D. While you play constant arepeggios in the left hand, add the melody in the right. Here is a play-along video to help you learn it: For even more ideas check out these 3 easy hit songs! Clocks Coldplay This is one of Coldplays biggest hits, dating back to 2002. Since its so recognizable, this makes it one of the most fun pop songs to play on the piano. It has a few different sections to learn, but lets just look at the most famous part for now. The right hand plays the signature arpeggio pattern, while the left hand plays chords and rhythmically lines up with the arpeggios. The chords to the verse and chorus are Eb Bbmin Fmin. The Eb is played for one bar, Bmin for two, and the Fmin for one. Looking at the bridge, the chords are Gb Db Ab. The bridge chords are played with constant eighth notes. This video breaks the song down well: Stay With Me Sam Smith Fortunately for you, Sam Smith decided to repeat only three chords with the same rhythm for this entire song. So, here are the chords: Amin, F, C. After you get the chords in the left hand down, add the melody in your right hand. The video below shows how to add some cool fills to make it interesting: Billie Jean Michael Jackson Just for fun, lets look at Billie Jean from the album Thriller, which dates back to 1982. Well focus on the synth parts in this song. In the right hand, play these three chords: F#min G#min A G#min. For these chords, there is a four-note bassline for the left hand to play. When the chords change to Bbmin, there is a second bassline. Using these two basslines and two chord sections, you can play the verses and choruses. Play along with the video below: I hope these easy and fun pop songs help you learn how to play the piano. Here are 15 pop more piano pop songs to try, and 15 piano solos that are easier than they seem. Keep practicing them and then make your own list of new pop songs to learn! Post Author: Andy W. Andy W. teaches guitar, singing, piano, and more in Greeley, CO. He specializes in jazz, and has played guitar for 12 years. Learn more about Andy here! Interested in Private Lessons? Search thousands of prescreened teachers for local and live, online lessons. Sign up for safe, affordable private lessons today! Search for Your Teacher Photo  by  Elena Gatti Photography .paszone-container-74612 { display: none !important; }.paszone-container-74612 ~ .paszone-container-74612 { display: block !important; }