There are lots and lots of C Major Songs. Building a list of your favorite songs can be great because then when you’re working on those exercises to learn the major scale, you have a collection of motivating music that will help to keep you from getting bored.

Listed below are my top 10 songs for starting out with C major. You’ll see pop songs from Taylor Switft and songs or an upbeat melody by Elton John. While all these songs may be in C Major, some use chord progressions that are not part of the key and so there is some chromatic content too. But mostly these are just fun popular songs to play.

Interested in learning more about music theory and the C Major Scale? Check out our Ultimate Guide to C Maj Scale.

Top 10 Songs Originally Composed in C Major (Played On Piano)

MusicMayors Top C Major Songs You Can Learn Today

The Only Exception | Paramore

The Only Exception | Paramore

This 2009 song by Paramore was originally published in the key C Major the tune tempo is to be played  Driving Six with a metronome of e = 138. Lyrics begin: When I was younger I saw my Daddy cry and curse at the wind. Instruments: Voice, range: G3-E5 + Piano + Guitar

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Still Have Me | Demi Lovato

Still Have Me | Demi Lovato

Still Have Me Sheet Music This 2020 song by Demi Lovato was originally published in the key C Major the tune tempo is to be played  Moderately slow with a metronome of q = 78. Lyrics begin: I'm a mess and I'm still broken Instruments: Voice, range: G3-F5 + Backup Vocals + Piano

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Thank U | Alanis Morissette

Thank U | Alanis Morissette

Thank U Sheet Music by Alanis Morissette: This 1998 song by Alanis Morissette was originally published in the key C Major the tune tempo is to be played Moderately with a metronome of q = 80. Lyrics begin: How 'bout getting off of these antibiotics. Instruments: Voice + Piano

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It’s a Heartache Sheet Music by Bonnie Tyler

It’s a Heartache Sheet Music by Bonnie Tyler

It's a Heartache Sheet Music by Bonnie Taylor: This 1978 song by Bonnie Tyler was originally published in the key C Major the tune tempo is to be played  With a beat with a metronome of q = 120. Lyrics begin: It's a heartache, nothin' but a heartache, hits you when it's too late, hits you when you're down. Instruments: Voice, range: C4-A4 + Piano + Guitar

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Head Over Feet | Alanis Morissette

Head Over Feet | Alanis Morissette

Head Over Feet Sheet Music: This 1995 song by Alanis Morissette was originally published in the key C Major the tune tempo is to be played  Moderate Rock with a metronome of q = 120. Lyrics begin: I had no choice but to hear you. Instruments: Voice, range: G3-B4 + Piano + Guitar

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Walking in Memphis | Marc Cohn

Walking in Memphis | Marc Cohn

Walking in Memphis Sheet Music: This 1991 song by Marc Cohn was originally published in the key C Major the tune tempo is to be played  Moderately fast with a metronome of q = 132. Lyrics begin: Put on my blue suede shoes and I boarded the plane. Instruments: Voice, range: C4-G5 + Piano + Guitar

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Take Me to the Pilot | Elton John

Take Me to the Pilot | Elton John

Take Me to the Pilot Sheet Music: This 1969 song by Elton John was originally published in the key C Major the tune tempo is to be played  With a heavy beat, in 2 with a metronome of h = 72. Lyrics begin: If you feel that it's real, Instruments: Voice, range: G3-C5 + Piano + Guitar + Backup Vocals

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You Don’t Know Me | Michael Bublé

You Don’t Know Me | Michael Bublé

You Don't Know Me Sheet Music: This 1955 song by Michael Bublé was originally published in the key C Major the tune tempo is to be played  Moderately slow with a metronome of q. = 120. Lyrics begin: You give your hand to me and then you say hello, and I can hardly speak, my heart is beating so. Instruments: Voice, range: G#3-Ab5 + Piano

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