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