As a longtime piano bar entertainer, I often get asked what songs to learn. This list will help you to build out the top piano bar songs from the 60s. These songs are GUARANTEED to get a room singing along!
You are going to love this list and all these tutorials will get you ready to rock the piano bar. Let's go!
#1: Dock of the Bay - Otis Redding
Dock of the Bay is the classic Otis Redding song which brings up memories of a time sitting on the beach feeling blue.
Written in the key of C, this one is pretty easy to get through with a little practice and translates beautifully to the piano. PLUS everyone gets to whistle at the end, which is fun and hilarious!
Read the blog post and get the free download HERE.
#2: It's My Party - Lesley Gore
It's My Party by Lesley Gore tells the story of a girl whose miserable boyfriend Johnny ditches her for "Judy" at her birthday party. Everyone loves to singalong to this one!
Read the blog post and get the free download HERE.
#3: Under the Boardwalk - The Drifters
Under the Boardwalk by The Drifters is a classic R&B song that is guaranteed to get a crowd going.
Read the blog post and get the free lyrics and chords download HERE.
This song is in the Key of G and is surprisingly easy to put together.
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#4: Stand By Me - Ben E. King
Stand By Me is another song that everyone loves! Even if they don't know all of the verses, the chorus is so easy that EVERYONE can enjoy it.
Check out the blog and the free lyrics and chords printable HERE.
Written in the Key of A, Stand By Me only has four chords and is definitely one of the 10 piano bar songs you need to know!
#5. When a Man Loves a Woman - Percy Sledge
When Percy Sledge sings the first line of this song, it is pure magic! Everyone loves to sing this song (even Michael Bolton!)
Check out the blog and get the free lyrics and chords printable HERE.
#6: Great Balls of Fire - Jerry Lee Lewis
Great Balls of Fire by Jerry Lee Lewis is the flashiest of all the piano bar songs and this one is shockingly easy to play! It uses the Boogie Woogie technique which is based on the blues.
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#7: Hey Jude - The Beatles
Written by Paul McCartney for Julian Lennon when his parents were divorcing, Hey Jude is an anthem that everyone can sing along to.
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#8: Blueberry Hill - Fats Domino
The groovy 12/8 rhythm of Blueberry Hill by Fats Domino will get the whole room going in song. This 60s throwback is perfect for your singalong.
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#9: Gimme Some Lovin' - Spencer Davis Group
Gimme Some Lovin' by the Spence Davis features a teenaged Steve Winwood on vocals and is perfect for your next singalong. Written in the key of G, it only has a couple of chords and its driving rhythm is very satisfying to play.
Read the blog post and get the free download HERE.
#10: Mustang Sally - Wilson Pickett
Mustang Sally by Wilson Pickett was brought back into everyone's mind again thanks to the 1991 Irish movie The Commitments.
Getting the crowd to sing the backup vocals "Ride Sally, Ride" is so much fun and you'll notice your audience doing the arm gestures too. So much fun!
Check out the blog post and free lyrics and chords download HERE.
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