As a longtime piano bar entertainer, people are always begging me for song lists. This is why I started my Top 10 Piano Bar Songs series. There are so many songs out there - how can you decide which ones to learn?? This article not only outlines the 10 most popular singalong piano bar 70s songs you need to know, but I also provide tutorials for every single one of those songs!
You are going to love this list and all these tutorials will get you ready to rock the piano bar. Let's go!
#1: Sweet Caroline - Neil Diamond
That iconic "DA-DA-DA" that everyone shouts during Sweet Caroline makes it one of the most requested piano bar songs of all time. From the introduction to the highly singable chorus, this piano bar favorite is a must play.
To check out the blog post and get the FREE lyrics and chords printable CLICK HERE.
#2: Hotel California - The Eagles
Hotel California by The Eagles is one of those songs that everyone loves. It's very impressive to play but also surprisingly easy if you need it to be.
The chorus is super easy to sing, but don't be surprised when you get folks who know the WHOLE SONG.
Read the blog post and get the free download HERE.
The chords are very simple, but the message is extremely profound. I have played this song hundreds (maybe thousands) of times and I can never tire of it.
#3. Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door - Bob Dylan, Eric Clapton and Guns and Roses
Knockin' on Heaven's Door is a crowd pleaser for so many reasons. First off, it's super easy to play and you can add your own flare to it. Most importantly, even though it was originally written by Bob Dylan in the 70s, it was covered by rock legend Eric Clapton in the 1970s and again in 1987 by metal band Guns and Roses.
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#4: Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison
I don't think I've played a single piano bar gig without one rousing round of Brown Eyed Girl. The chords are relatively simple and putting together the accompaniment strategy is really easy and fun. "Van the man" is loved by all and folks of all ages will be glad to hear this 70s classic.
Read the blog post and get the free lyrics and chords download HERE.
#4: Killing me Softly - Roberta Flack/The Fugees
Another gorgeous 70s hit is Killing me Softly. Recorded by Roberta Flack in 1973, the song was inspired by songwriter Don McClean (who wrote American Pie!). Everyone knows this song and even younger folks will know the Fugees version that became a number 1 hit in 1993.
Check out the blog and the free lyrics and chords printable HERE.
#6: Lean on Me - Bill Withers
Lean on Me is the 70s piano bar classic by Bill Withers. The song is in the key of C and is a guaranteed singalong hit in any piano bar setting. Although originally from the 1970s, the band Club Nouveau did a cover of it in the 1980s!
To learn Lean on Me and get the free download CLICK HERE.
#7: Have You Ever Seen the Rain? - CCR
Have You Ever Seen the Rain? is the perfect 70s rock hit for your piano bar set. Creedence Clearwater Revival front by John Fogarty released this song in 1970 and it became an instant singalong classic.
Read the blog post and get the free download HERE.
#8: Me and Bobby McGee - Janis Joplin/Kris Kristofferson
Me and Bobby McGee is another perfect singalong piano bar classic from the 70s. Written by singer/songwriter/actor Kris Kristofferson, it was released posthumously by Janis Joplin. This is a classic song with only 3 chords that will have every audience singing at the top of their lungs!
To check out the blog post and get the FREE lyrics and chords printable CLICK HERE.
#9: Margaritaville - Jimmy Buffett
After years of playing piano bar gigs on Caribbean cruise ships, this song was on everyone's mind! I played it at least three times every night. Sigh. With just a few chords, you'll have everyone transported to an island beach somewhere.
#10: Bad Bad Leroy Brown
Jim Croce's Bad Bad Leroy Brown will get people singing AND dancing in your piano bar set! Just a few chords, a fantastic Boogie Woogie groove and you'll be good to go.
Check out the blog post and free lyrics and chords download HERE.
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