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The 20 Best Easy Piano Pop Songs for Beginners

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Are you a fan of pop music and would love to find easy piano pop songs? That’s exactly the purpose of this article.

Pop music today is one of the most popular in the world. There are many artists and many songs that have been adapted to the piano. In all this content, you feel lost, and that’s quite normal.

To help you make your choice, we have listed the 20 best easy piano pop songs. Enjoy!

? Note: all the songs presented in this article are available on the La Touche Musicale piano learning app. So you can learn to play them with ease.

Joris, the author of this article, recommends the following resource: PDF Guide – Piano Tutorials: Learn the 10 easiest songs.

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1 – Bruno Mars – When I Was Your Man

Taken from Bruno Mars’ album Unorthodox, released in 2012, When I Was Your Man is one of the most popular piano pop songs.

Its catchy rhythm makes it a dynamic music. The melody of this title is inspired by jazz songs on piano.

When I Was Your Man is a very easy piano song. If you are a beginner, it will suit you perfectly.

When I Was Your Man is also part of our ranking of the best piano songs to play with easy chords.

If you want access the piano sheet music or the midi file of the song When I Was Your Man, please feel free to download it here.

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Piano pop songs: learn When I Was Your Man with La Touche Musicale.

2 – Memories – Maroon 5

Extracted from the eponymous album, released in 2019, Memories was a great success as soon as its release.

It contributed to the international renown of the group Maroon 5.

Memories won the Kids’ Choice Award for Favorite Song.

It’s a piano pop song that is very easy to play. Pop music fan and piano beginner, go for it!

If you want access the piano sheet music or the midi file of the song Memories, please feel free to download it here.

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Easy pop songs on piano: learn Memories with La Touche Musicale.

3 – Someone Like You – Adele

Someone Like You is a song by the famous artist Adele, released in 2011 in her album 21.

The beautiful voice of the singer and the emotion of the melody make it one of the most appreciated piano songs in pop music. This type of music has also greatly influenced the art of animated movies, such as Disney music, which increasingly includes pop culture in the soundtracks of their movies.

Someone Like You has been nominated for the MTV Video Music Award for Best Cinematography.

If you want access the piano sheet music or the midi file of the song Someone Like You, please feel free to download it here.

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Best piano pop songs: learn Someone Like You with La Touche Musicale.

4 – Dance Monkey – Tones and I

Dance Monkey is a worldwide hit released in 2019 in the album The Kids Are Coming and sung by the band Tones and I.

The pop song was immediately a huge success all over the world thanks to its originality and its frantic rhythm. It contributed a lot to the international fame of the band.

In terms of awards, Dance Monkey has been nominated for the ARIA Music Award for Song of the Year, ARIA Music Award for Best Video and NME Award for Best Australian Song.

This is one of the most popular easy piano songs. Initially, the rhythm can be quite difficult to acquire, but once you have it, you will learn it very quickly on piano.

If you want access the piano sheet music or the midi file of the song Dance Monkey, please feel free to download it here.

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Pop songs to play on piano: learn Dance Monkey with La Touche Musicale.

5 – Clocks – Coldplay

Clocks is a hit song written by the famous music band Coldplay and released in 2002 in the album A Rush of Blood to the Head.

The music won the Grammy Award for Record of the Year and contributed to Coldplay’s success.

Clocks is an easy piano pop song. If you are a fan of this band, this song might be just right for you.

If you want access the piano sheet music or the midi file of the song Clocks, please feel free to download it here.

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Piano pop songs: learn Clocks with La Touche Musicale.

6 – Havana – Camila Cabello Ft. Young Thug

Released in 2018 in the album Camila by the artist Camila Cabello, Havana has enjoyed great popularity among young people since its release.

Its very danceable rhythm from Latin pop culture has allowed the song to be widely distributed at parties and nightclubs, contributing to its rapid success.

Young Thug, for his part, is a well-known American rapper. If you would like to know more rap songs to play on piano, you can read our article on this subject.

Havana is a pop song that is relatively easy to play on piano. You can learn it in just a few days.

If you want access the piano sheet music or the midi file of the song Havana, please feel free to download it here.

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Easy pop songs to play on piano : learn Havana with La Touche Musicale.

7 – Mad World – Michael Andrews Ft. Gary Jules

Mad World is a song written by the artists Michael Andrews and Gary Jules and released in 2001 in the album Trading Snakeoil for Wolftickets.

The piano pop song quickly appealed to the audience because of its melancholy and sweetness.

Mad World is a song that is both beautiful and easy to play on piano.

If you want access the piano sheet music or the midi file of the song Mad World, please feel free to download it here.

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Piano pop songs: learn Mad World with La Touche Musicale.

8 – Six Feet Under – Billie Eilish

Taken from the eponymous album written by Billie Eilish and released in 2016, Six Feet Under is, with the song Lovely, one of the most beautiful piano songs of the artist.

Coming from the Alternative / Indie genre, the music was a great success on streaming platforms and radios around the world.

Six Feet Under is, like Lovely, quite easy to play on piano. If you are a fan of Billie Eilish, enjoy it!

It is a relatively soft music which can make think of certain songs of animes and mangas to the piano.

If you want access the piano sheet music or the midi file of the song Six Feet Under, please feel free to download it here.

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Easy pop songs on piano for beginners: learn Six Feet Under with La Touche Musicale.

9 – Fallin – Alicia Keys

Fallin is a pop and soul piano song written by Alicia Keys and taken from her album Songs in A Minor released in 2001.

The emotion of the song makes it one of the most beautiful of its kind and one of the most played on piano.

Fallin won the Grammy Award for Best R&B Song.

If you want access the piano sheet music or the midi file of the song Fallin, please feel free to download it here.

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Best piano pop songs: learn Fallin on La Touche Musicale.

10 – I’m Still Standing – Elton John

I’m Still Standing is a song written by the famous pianist and singer Elton John and taken from the album Too Low for Zero released in 1983.

It’s a piano pop rock song that is very soft to listen to.

The song was nominated for the MTV Video Music Award for Best Editing and the MTV Video Music Award for Best Choreography.

Most recently, it was chosen to be part of the soundtrack for the animated movie Sing.

You can discover more of the artist’s songs in our article on the best Elton John’s songs to play on the piano.

If you want access the piano sheet music or the midi file of the song I’m Still Standing, please feel free to download it here.

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Piano pop songs with letters: learn I'm Still Standing with La Touche Musicale.

11 – A Thousand Miles – Vanessa Carlton

A Thousand Miles is one of the most popular piano pop songs.

Released in 2001 in the album Legally Blonde written by Vanessa Carlton, the song was a worldwide hit that allowed its author to become a real music star.

The piano song is very pretty and remains quite easy to play. With a little practice, you can master it in a few weeks. Cheer up!

This rather romantic song can also be related to some Twilight music on piano.

If you want access the piano sheet music or the midi file of the song A Thousand Miles, please feel free to download it here.

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Easy piano songs with pop music : learn A Thousand Miles with La Touche Musicale.

12 – Empty Space – James Arthur

Empty Space is a pop song by emerging artist James Arthur. Released in 2018 in the album Empty Space / Silent Night – Vevo Live Acoustic, the song was frequently covered on piano.

It’s indeed a piano song quite easy to play and particularly appreciated by beginners.

If you like James Arthur, now is the time to enjoy it!

With its magic, this piece can also remind us of some Harry Potter songs played on the piano.

If you want access the piano sheet music or the midi file of the song Empty Space, please feel free to download it here.

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Piano pop songs: learn to play Empty Space with La Touche Musicale.

13 – I Just Called to Say I Love You – Stevie Wonder

I Just Called to Say I Love You is a soul and pop song written by the famous singer and pianist Stevie Wonder in 1984, in his album The Woman in Red.

The song was nominated for a Grammy Award for Song of the Year and won awards such as Academy Award for Best Music and Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song.

I Just Called to Say I Love You is a romantic and haunting piano pop song. The musical genius of the famous pianist makes it one of the most popular songs among piano players. This song is as well known in the world of soul and pop music as Für Elise is in the world of classical piano music songs.

If you like this kind of songs, you might also like our articles dedicated to the best piano love songs and the best piano songs for weddings.

If you want access the piano sheet music or the midi file of the song I Just Called to Say I Love You, please feel free to download it here.

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Piano sheet music with letters pop songs: learn I Just Called to Say I Love You with La Touche Musicale.

14 – Love Me Like You Do – Ellie Goulding

Extracted from the album Fifty Shades of Grey (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) released in 2015, Love Me Like You Do became very famous thanks to its cover in the soundtrack of the movie Fifty Shades of Grey.

Written by singer Ellie Goulding, the pop song has beautiful piano parts that are easy to play and will satisfy even the greatest beginners.

If you want access the piano sheet music or the midi file of the song Love Me Like You Do, please feel free to download it here.

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Piano pop song: learn Love Me Like You Do with La Touche Musicale.

15 – Take Me to Church – Hozier

Take Me to Church is a pop rock song written by Hozier in 2013.

Thanks to its originality and its dynamism, the song was immediately appreciated by the public and acclaimed by the critics. It won the Billboard Music Award for Top Rock Song.

Take Me to Church is an easy piano pop song that is perfect for beginning pianists. Take the time to play the beginning and you will see that you will learn the rest of the music very quickly.

You can also check out our article on the best piano rock songs for more examples of this musical genre.

If you want access the piano sheet music or the midi file of the song Take Me to Church, please feel free to download it here.

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Piano pop songs: learn Take Me to Church with La Touche Musicale.

16 – A Thousand Years – Christina Perri

A Thousand Years is a song by Christina Perri released in 2011 in her album The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn, Part 1: The Score.

It was composed to be part of the soundtrack of the hit movie Twilight and is now frequently played by pianists. You can find other similar songs by exploring our article dedicated to the best piano songs from the Twilight movies.

This pop song is easy to play on piano. Beginners and advanced players alike can learn it without difficulty.

If you want access the piano sheet music or the midi file of the song A Thousand Years, please feel free to download it here.

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Easy pop songs on piano for beginners: learn A Thousand Years with La Touche Musicale.

17 – Dark Horse – Katy Perry Ft. Juicy J

Dark Horse is a song written by world famous pop artist Katy Perry.

Released in 2013 in her album Prism, the song has been a huge success all over the world since its release.

Its catchy and dynamic rhythm has seduced many piano players, who have started to play it.

Dark Horse is one of those easy-to-play piano pop songs. It can be learned in the first few weeks of your apprenticeship.

If you want access the piano sheet music or the midi file of the song Dark Horse, please feel free to download it here.

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Best piano pop songs: learn Dark Horse with La Touche Musicale.

18 – Apologize – One Republic Ft. Timbaland

Apologize is a song by hip hop artist Timbaland, released in 2007 in his album Shock Value.

The title is featuring the pop band One Republic. It’s thanks to this song that the band became known worldwide.

The piano melody associated with this song is very original and beautiful. That’s why it’s learned by many piano players today.

If you want access the piano sheet music or the midi file of the song Apologize, please feel free to download it here.

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Piano pop songs for beginners: learn Apologize with La Touche Musicale.

19 – How to Save a Life – The Fray

How to Save a Life is a pop piano song released in 2005. Extracted from the eponymous album, it was written and performed by the band The Fray.

The song was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal.

The piano melody of How to Save a Life is very beautiful and stands out from all the others by the nostalgia and sadness it emanates.

If you like this type of music, you can read our article about the most beautiful sad piano music.

If you want access the piano sheet music or the midi file of the song How to Save a Life, please feel free to download it here.

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Easy piano pop songs: learn How to Save a Life with La Touche Musicale.

20 – Perfect – Ed Sheeran

Perfect is a song by Irish artist Ed Sheeran. Released in 2017 in his album Divide, it was immediately a great success with the general public.

The song was nominated for the MTV Video Music Award for Best Direction.

Perfect is now one of the most played piano pop songs. It’s very popular especially with beginners because it’s easy to learn.

If you are interested in playing some Ed Sheeran music, you should enjoy our tutorial for playing piano songs with letters.

If you like Ed Sheeran, know that this artist has also written Christmas piano songs.

If you want access the piano sheet music or the midi file of the song Perfect, please feel free to download it here.

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Pop songs on piano: learn Perfect with La Touche Musicale.

Conclusion about The 20 Best Easy Piano Pop Songs for Beginners

This ranking of the best piano pop songs gives you an idea of the musical diversity you can get by exploring this musical genre.

These songs are for all levels. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced pianist, you can learn to play them.

You can also learn all the songs in this ranking on our piano learning app.

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