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[Western Music] Challenge Yourself with Piano and Vocals! Introducing Unforgettable Classics with Sheet Music

Have you ever found yourself thinking, “It’d be so cool to casually do a sing-and-play performance in English…”?

In this article, we’ll introduce classic Western songs that are perfect for anyone wanting to try sing-and-play, along with sheet music that includes recommended accompaniment parts.

Songs in English can feel intimidating at first, but if you build up your practice in stages—start with just the bass line and vocals, then add right-hand chords once you’re comfortable—you may find you can master foreign songs more smoothly than you expect.

Use the performance videos as a reference, and take the plunge—give it a try!

Playlist

[Western Music] Challenge Yourself with Piano and Vocals! Introducing Unforgettable Classics with Sheet Music
show_chartTitlePlaylistReview
1eastLet It BeThe Beatles
Let It BeThe Beatlesplay_arrow
The Beatles’ final single, thoughts for my mother
2eastYour SongElton John
Your SongElton Johnplay_arrow
Elton John’s classic—a heartwarming song that weaves thoughts of love
3eastHonestyBilly Joel
HonestyBilly Joelplay_arrow
Billy Joel's ballads are moving and easy to remember.
4eastImagineJohn Lennon
ImagineJohn Lennonplay_arrow
Introducing John Lennon’s iconic songs that wish for peace
5eastSmileCharles Chaplin
SmileCharles Chaplinplay_arrow
Chaplin’s famous song “Smile”
6eastDesperadoThe Eagles
DesperadoThe Eaglesplay_arrow
A signature song by the Eagles: a story of love and connection of a lonely cowboy
7eastI Need To Be In LoveCarpenters
I Need To Be In LoveCarpentersplay_arrow
Introducing classic songs by The Carpenters
8eastDon’t Stop Me NowQueen
Don't Stop Me NowQueenplay_arrow
A famous song by Queen, a work that expresses the joy of living
9eastThe RoseBette Midler
The RoseBette Midlerplay_arrow
A famous love song sung by Bette Midler
10eastChange The WorldEric Clapton
Change The WorldEric Claptonplay_arrow
Clapton’s Grammy-winning song of love and hope
11eastJust The Way You AreBilly Joel
Just The Way You AreBilly Joelplay_arrow
Billy Joel's signature songs
12eastCan’t Help Falling In LoveElvis Presley
Can't Help Falling In LoveElvis Presleyplay_arrow
Love songs by Elvis Presley
13eastBridge over Troubled WaterSimon&Garfunkel
Bridge over Troubled WaterSimon&Garfunkelplay_arrow
A song that expresses friendship and love overcoming hardships
14eastMoon RiverHenry Mancini
Moon RiverHenry Manciniplay_arrow
Enjoying classic songs performed by Hepburn in diverse arrangements
15eastHey JudeThe Beatles
Hey JudeThe Beatlesplay_arrow
A classic composed by Paul that encourages love and courage