Genre · 250 songs
R&B piano chords
250 R&B songs arranged for piano, including music by Elvis Presley, The Rolling Stones, James Brown and Dion. The chords that turn up most often are C, G, D and F. Every song has left- and right-hand piano voicings to step through on an 88-key keyboard, plus a breakdown of the harmony and structure.
Song directory
250 songs
A Change Is Gonna Come
Sam Cooke · 1960s · R&B, Soul
- B♭
- F/A
- Gm
- B♭/F
- Cm7/E♭
- G7/D
- +9
27 steps · 15 chordsVerified · 2 sourcesAll of Me
John Legend · 2010s · Pop, R&B
- Fm
- D♭maj7
- A♭
- E♭
- B♭m
- B♭madd9
- +5
19 steps · 11 chordsVerified · 3 sourcesBe My Baby
The Ronettes · 1960s · R&B
- E
- F♯m
- B
- G♯7
- C♯7
- F♯7
- +3
15 steps · 9 chordsVerified · 2 sourcesBillie Jean
Michael Jackson · 1980s · Pop, Rock
- Gm
- Cm
- E♭
- D
18 steps · 4 chordsVerified · 2 sourcesBlue Suede Shoes
Elvis Presley · 1950s · Rock, Blues
- A
- D
- E
10 steps · 3 chordsVerified · 2 sourcesDa Doo Ron Ron
The Crystals · 1960s · Pop, R&B
- E♭
- A♭
- B♭
20 steps · 3 chordsVerified · 2 sourcesEarth Angel
The Penguins · 1950s · R&B
- A♭
- Fm
- D♭
- E♭
- B♭
24 steps · 5 chordsVerified · 2 sourcesEveryday People
Sly & the Family Stone · 1960s · Rock, Soul
- G
- C/G
3 steps · 2 chordsVerified · 2 sourcesFamily Affair
Sly & the Family Stone · 1970s · Rock, Soul
- Dm
- B♭maj7
- Am7
- Gm7
- C
- Gm
- +1
23 steps · 7 chordsVerified · 2 sourcesGeorgia on My Mind
Ray Charles · 1960s · Blues, Jazz
- G
- Bm/F♯
- Em7
- Cm/E♭
- C♯dim7
- G/D
- +17
81 steps · 23 chordsVerified · 2 sourcesGimme Shelter
The Rolling Stones · 1960s · Rock, Blues
- C♯
- B
- A
- A/C♯
- B/F♯
22 steps · 5 chordsVerified · 2 sourcesGood Golly Miss Molly
Little Richard · 1950s · Rock, Funk
- G
- C
- D
6 steps · 3 chordsVerified · 2 sourcesHeartbreak Hotel
Elvis Presley · 1950s · Rock, Blues
- E
- A
- B
- F
7 steps · 4 chordsVerified · 2 sourcesHonky Tonk Women
The Rolling Stones · 1960s · Rock, Blues
- G
- C
- Csus4
- A
- D
- Dsus4
- +4
44 steps · 10 chordsVerified · 2 sourcesHound Dog
Elvis Presley · 1950s · Rock, Blues
- C
- F
- G
18 steps · 3 chordsVerified · 2 sourcesHouse of the Rising Sun
The Animals · 1960s · Rock, R&B
- Am
- C
- D
- F
- E
- Dm
43 steps · 6 chordsVerified · 2 sourcesI Believe I Can Fly
R. Kelly · 1990s · Pop, Soul
- C/G
- Dm7♭5/A♭
- C
- Dm7♭5/C
- Eaug7
- Am7
- +16
42 steps · 22 chordsVerified · 2 sourcesI Can't Stop Loving You
Ray Charles · 1960s · Blues, Jazz
- F7
- B♭
- F
- C
- C7
26 steps · 5 chordsVerified · 2 sourcesI Got You (I Feel Good)
James Brown · 1960s · Blues, Soul
- D7
- G7
- A7
- D9
17 steps · 4 chordsVerified · 2 sourcesI Heard It Through the Grapevine
Marvin Gaye · 1960s · Pop, Funk
- E♭m
- B♭7
- A♭7
- Cm
12 steps · 4 chordsVerified · 2 sourcesIn the Still of the Night
The Five Satins · 1950s · R&B
- G♭
- E♭m
- B
- D♭/A♭
- D♭
- G♭/B♭
- +1
39 steps · 7 chordsVerified · 2 sourcesIt's a Man's, Man's, Man's World
James Brown · 1960s · Blues, Soul
- E♭m
- B♭
- D♭7
- B♭m
- A♭m
13 steps · 5 chordsVerified · 2 sourcesJailhouse Rock
Elvis Presley · 1950s · Rock, Blues
- E♭
- A♭
- B♭
13 steps · 3 chordsVerified · 2 sourcesLittle Red Corvette
Prince · 1980s · Funk, Rock
- G♭
- A♭
- B♭m
- D♭
23 steps · 4 chordsVerified · 2 sourcesLiving for the City
Stevie Wonder · 1970s · Jazz, Blues
- F♯maj9
- B
- C♯
- F♯7/E
- D♯m7♭5
- D
- +5
22 steps · 11 chordsVerified · 2 sourcesLong Tall Sally
Little Richard · 1950s · Rock, Funk
- F
- B♭
- C
12 steps · 3 chordsVerified · 2 sourcesLove and Happiness
Al Green · 1970s · R&B, Soul
- G♯m
- C♯m7
- E7
- D♯7
- B
- B7/A
- +3
23 steps · 9 chordsVerified · 2 sourcesMaggie May
Rod Stewart · 1970s · Rock, Pop
- Am
- G
- Em
- D
- Bm
- A
- +10
78 steps · 16 chordsVerified · 2 sourcesMy Girl
The Temptations · 1960s · Rock, R&B
- C
- F
- Dm
- G
- Em
- A
- +1
25 steps · 7 chordsVerified · 2 sourcesMystery Train
Elvis Presley · 1950s · Rock, Blues
- E
- A
- B
16 steps · 3 chordsVerified · 2 sourcesPaint It Black
The Rolling Stones · 1960s · Rock, Blues
- Em
- B
- D
- G
- A
11 steps · 5 chordsVerified · 2 sourcesPapa Was a Rollin' Stone
The Temptations · 1970s · Rock, R&B
- B♭m
5 steps · 1 chordVerified · 2 sourcesPeople Get Ready
The Impressions · 1960s · R&B
- D♭
- B♭m7
- G♭/A♭
- Fm7
- E♭m7
- D
- +4
36 steps · 10 chordsVerified · 2 sourcesPlease, Please, Please
James Brown · 1950s · Blues, Soul
- F
- B♭
- C
- C7
- Dm
- G
13 steps · 6 chordsVerified · 2 sourcesPurple Rain
Prince · 1980s · Funk, Rock
- B♭
- Gm
- F
- E♭
- F7
23 steps · 5 chordsVerified · 2 sourcesRespect
Aretha Franklin · 1960s · Jazz, Pop
- C7
- F
- G
- F♯m
- B
10 steps · 5 chordsVerified · 2 sourcesRiver Deep Mountain High
Ike & Tina Turner · 1960s · Rock, Funk
- G
- C
- D
- F
12 steps · 4 chordsVerified · 2 sourcesShout
The Isley Brothers · 1950s · R&B, Soul
- F
- Dm
- B♭/F
- F7
- B♭7
14 steps · 5 chordsVerified · 2 sourcesStand by Me
Ben E. King · 1960s · Blues, R&B
- A
- F♯m
- D
- E
20 steps · 4 chordsVerified · 2 sourcesSuperstition
Stevie Wonder · 1970s · Jazz, Blues
- E♭m7
- B♭
- B
- A
- A♭
- B♭aug
10 steps · 6 chordsVerified · 2 sourcesSympathy for the Devil
The Rolling Stones · 1960s · Rock, Blues
- E
- D
- A
- B
14 steps · 4 chordsVerified · 2 sourcesThat's All Right
Elvis Presley · 1950s · Rock, Blues
- A
- D
- E
6 steps · 3 chordsVerified · 2 sourcesThe Tracks of My Tears
The Miracles · 1960s · R&B
- G
- C
- D
24 steps · 3 chordsVerified · 2 sourcesTutti Frutti
Little Richard · 1950s · Rock, Funk
- F
- B♭
- C
10 steps · 3 chordsVerified · 2 sourcesUp on the Roof
The Drifters · 1960s · R&B, Pop
- A♭
- Fm
- D♭
- B♭m
- E♭
21 steps · 5 chordsVerified · 2 sourcesWhat'd I Say
Ray Charles · 1950s · Blues, Jazz
- E
- A
- B
16 steps · 3 chordsVerified · 2 sourcesWhat's Going On
Marvin Gaye · 1970s · Pop, Funk
- Emaj7
- C♯m7
- F♯m7
- A/B
- B7
- Am7
12 steps · 6 chordsVerified · 2 sourcesWill You Love Me Tomorrow
The Shirelles · 1960s · R&B
- C
- F
- G
- G7/D
- E
- Am
- +2
31 steps · 8 chordsVerified · 2 sources