Famous piano masterpieces in Western music. Recommended popular songs.

A roundup of Western songs that go perfectly with piano!

We’ve picked a wide range—from universally known classics to slightly lesser-known, stylish tracks.

When you think of Western songs that suit the piano, what comes to mind?

This time, we’ve selected pieces across genres, from mellow and gentle to passionate and intense.

We didn’t choose based on fame alone, so you’ll likely discover songs you don’t know.

If you’re looking for stylish, under-the-radar Western tracks, this is a must-see!

We’ve also included in-depth song explanations, so don’t miss it!

Playlist

Famous piano masterpieces in Western music. Recommended popular songs.
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	If I Ain’t Got YouAlicia Keys		Introduce Alicia Keys' masterpieces
2	CarusoLucio Dalla		Love for Caruso and the sorrow of war
3	En Mi Piel’ en vivoBuika		A film theme song that showcases Buika’s vocal technique
4	When I Was Your ManBruno Mars		A masterpiece by Bruno Mars. Piano and vocals.
5	All of MeJohn Legend		Noble song introduction of John Legend
6	Peace Wanted Just To Be FreeStevie Wonder		A collaborative song by Stevie and Pavarotti
7	Concavo Y convexoDiego El Cigara		Diego El Cigala’s vocal ability and the pianist’s technique
8	Cracks Of My Broken HeartEric Benét		Introduction to Eric Benét's R&B songs
9	I Know What Love IsCéline Dion		Introducing the appeal of Celine Dion’s lesser-known songs
10	Feeling GoodNina Simone		Nina Simone’s signature song “Feeling Good”
11	HonestyBilly Joel		Billy Joel's classic song is hugely popular in Japan
12	Back At OneBrian McKnight		Introducing the musical talents of Brian McKnight
13	RivedertiMario Biondi		Mario Biondi’s sexy low voice
14	Let it beRay Charles		Ray Charles covers a Beatles classic
15	La Vie en RoseZAZ		A classic song that The Zards arranged into a pop style
16	HumanRag’n’Bone Man		Performing classic rap songs in a piano arrangement
17	Calling YouLara Fabian		Covering a song where Lara thinks of the person she loves
18	A Thousand MilesVanessa Carlton		A love-support song that starts with the piano
19	Just OnceJames Ingram		Introduction to Quincy Jones's classic song 'Just Once'
20	Isn’t It RomanticDiana Krall		A jazz piece that showcases Diana Krall’s individuality
21	ClocksColdplay		A dazzling rock song with piano and vocals
22	Million ReasonsLady Gaga		Lady Gaga performs a simple, soulful song
23	Ó gente da minha terraMariza		Mariza is the queen of fado and highly expressive.
24	The PianoMichael Nyman		A smash hit of the piano lesson theme song
25	These Days feat. Jess Glynne, Macklemore & Dan CaplenRudimental		It's EDM, but it uses a historically legendary machine.
26	BeautifulChristina Aguilera		Christina’s award-winning ballad
27	Let It BeThe Beatles		The Beatles’ classic song “Let It Be”
28	I See YouMIKA		A song from the second album characterized by its distinctive falsetto and piano
29	How Long BluesPinetop Perkins		Veteran blues pianist active until the age of 95
30	Gymnopedie No.1Erik Satie		Erik Satie is an avant-garde genius
31	A Moment Like ThisLeona Lewis		Leona Lewis’s signature ballad
32	Greatest Love Of AllWhitney Houston		Whitney Houston’s iconic song about loving oneself
33	Guardati Dal Mese Vicino All’Aprile!Area		AREA's masterpiece jazz rock album from '78
34	Bridge over troubled waterSimon&Garfunkel		Signature songs of Simon & Garfunkel
35	The Sting ThemeScott Joplin		History of Ragtime Music and Film
36	Forse le lucciole nonLocanda delle Fate		Debut song of a legendary Italian prog band
37	Wait For YouElliott Yamin		A poignant song by Elliott Yamin waiting for you who left
38	Sunflower Title ThemeHenry Mancini		Melancholic Melody of the Sunflower Field
39	ImagineJohn Lennon		John Lennon's iconic peace-message song
40	ImagineJohn Lennon		John Lennon's smash hit song
41	Best Thing I Never HadBeyoncé		Released in 2011, a worldwide mega-hit song
42	ListenBeyoncé		Beyoncé’s film-performed songs
43	Built To LastMêlée		Mei Lei’s classic piano rock song
44	HeroMariah Carey		The determination to keep going without giving up on your dream
45	DESPERADOThe Eagles		Cover songs give me courage
46	DarleneLed Zeppelin		Unreleased Led Zeppelin Track
47	All My LifeK-Ci & JoJo		K-Ci and JoJo’s classic harmonies
48	LifelineAlicia Keys		Alicia Keys' healing song
49	My LifeBilly Joel		Billy Joel's signature song: the courage to choose your own life
50	My ImmortalEvanescence		A signature song by Evanescence, expressing the pain of heartbreak
51	Tutti FruttiLittle Richard		Little Richard's 1955 signature song
52	November RainGuns N’ Roses		Guns' epic piano live staple
53	Ten Feet Tall（feat.Wrabel）Afrojack		Fascinating Pieces for Electronic Piano
54	I’m kissing youDes’ree		Romeo and Juliet theme song
55	piano concerto A-mol op.16Grieg		Piano Concerto in A minor by Grieg
56	Dark BlueJack’s Mannequin		Jack's Mannequin's classic that portrays loneliness
57	Don’t Stop Me NowQueen		Introducing the appeal of Queen’s signature songs
58	King of the SeaSilver Mountain		The Beautiful Ballad of Silver Mountain
59	Jeremy BenderEmerson Lake&Palmer		Piano piece by Emerson, Lake & Palmer
60	Candle in the windElton John		Remake of a tribute song to Marilyn Monroe
61	Cinema ParadisoEnnio Morricone		A famous song from Italian cinema composed by Morricone
62	One More NightPhil Collins		The Rise and Fall of Phil Collins
63	The Gunner’s DreamPink Floyd		A song themed around a father who was killed in action
64	From the beginning until nowRyu		The famous theme song from Winter Sonata
65	Punk Rock Princesssomething corporate		Introduction to Signature Songs by Something Corporate
66	HelloAdele		Released in 2015, smash hit, Grammy Award–winning
67	In The Arms Of The AngelSarah McLachlan		The importance of loving yourself