Pop Music Piano Covers That Will Make You Smile

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We all know that feeling when a catchy pop song comes on the radio and we can’t help but sing along. But what if you could enjoy those same tunes on the piano?

Now, you can! Check out our list of pop music piano covers that will make you smile. From chart-toppers to classic hits, we’ve got something for everyone.

Introduction

In recent years, the piano has made a huge comeback in popular music. Piano-based covers of pop songs are now commonplace, and there are plenty of talented musicians out there who are more than happy to provide them.

If you’re looking for some sweet piano covers of popular songs, look no further than this list. From Ed Sheeran to Justin Bieber, there’s something here for everyone. And who knows? Maybe you’ll even find a new favorite artist along the way.

“Shape of You” by Ed Sheeran

“Shape of You” is a song by English singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran. It was released as a digital download on 6 January 2017 as one of the double lead singles from his third studio album ÷ (2017), along with “Castle on the Hill”. The remix version with American rapper Stormzy was released on 7 April 2017. The song peaked at number one on the UK Singles Chart and the US Billboard Hot 100, becoming Sheeran’s first number-one single in both countries. It also reached number one in 32 other countries, including Australia, Canada, Germany, Ireland and New Zealand.

“Closer” by The Chainsmokers

“Closer” is a song by American duo The Chainsmokers, featuring vocals from British singer Halsey. It was released on July 29, 2016, as the lead single from The Chainsmokers’ EP Collage (2016), and was included as the eleventh track on their debut studio album, Memories…Do Not Open (2017). “Closer” became both The Chainsmokers and Halsey’s first number-one single on the US Billboard Hot 100.

“Can’t Feel My Face” by The Weeknd

“Can’t Feel My Face” is a song performed by Canadian singer The Weeknd from his second studio album Beauty Behind the Madness (2015). The song was released on June 8, 2015 as the lead single from the album. It was written by Max Martin, Peter Svensson, Ali Payami, Savan Kotecha and Abel Tesfaye, with Payami and Svensson producing the track. “Can’t Feel My Face” peaked at number one on both the US Billboard Hot 100 and the Canadian Hot 100.

A piano cover of “Can’t Feel My Face” was released on YouTube on August 5, 2015 by user “pianoandre”, whose real name isAndré Baptista. The cover quickly went viral, accumulating over 3 million views in its first week.

Baptista told BuzzFeed News that he chose to cover “Can’t Feel My Face” because it’s “one of those songs that’s just impossible not to sing along to.” He also said that he wanted to put his own twist on the song by playing it on piano.

Baptista’s cover of “Can’t Feel My Face” has been praised by both The Weeknd and Max Martin. The Weeknd tweeted that Baptista’s cover was “flawless” and “amazing”, while Martin called it a “beautiful piano version”.

“Treat You Better” by Shawn Mendes

One of the most popular songs of the past few years, Shawn Mendes’ “Treat You Better” is a perfect example of a pop song that sounds great on piano. This cover by pianist Matt Haney is both beautiful and catchy, and is sure to put a smile on your face.

“Don’t Wanna Know” by Maroon 5

This pop song piano cover of “Don’t Wanna Know” by Maroon 5 is sure to make you smile! The lively piano arrangement and catchy hook make this a fun and easy song to sing along to.

“Side to Side” by Ariana Grande

“Side to Side” is a song by American singer Ariana Grande, featuring Barbadian rapper Nicki Minaj. It was released on August 30, 2016 as the third single from Grande’s third studio album, Dangerous Woman (2016). “Side to Side” peaked at number four on the Billboard Hot 100, making it Grande’s tenth top-ten single in the United States and Minaj’s sixth. It is also “Dangerous Woman”’s longest-charting single in the country.

“Scars to Your Beautiful” by Alessia Cara

Alessia Cara’s “Scars to Your Beautiful” is a heartwarming piano cover that will make you smile. The ethereal quality of her voice lifts the song to new heights, and the addition of the piano gives it a lovely touch.

“Let Me Love You” by DJ Snake

“Let Me Love You” is a song recorded by French electronic music producer DJ Snake, featuring vocals from Canadian singer Justin Bieber. The track was released through Interscope Records on August 5, 2016 as the lead single from DJ Snake’s debut studio album, Encore (2016). The song was written by Edward Christopher Sheeran, Justin Bieber, Andrew Watt and Ali Tamposi and produced by DJ Snake, Watt and Benny Blanco.

“I Took a Pill in Ibiza” by Mike Posner

“I Took a Pill in Ibiza” is a song written and performed by American singer Mike Posner. It was released on April 28, 2016, as the lead single from his second studio album, At Night, Alone. The song samples Avicii’s 2013 hit song “Wake Me Up”.

The song became Posner’s biggest hit to date, reaching number 4 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and number 2 on the UK Singles Chart. The song also peaked at number 1 in Australia, Belgium (Flanders), Denmark, Finland and Scotland.

Outro

We hope you enjoyed our compilation of pop music piano covers that will make you smile. If you have any other suggestions, please let us know in the comments below. Thanks for listening!

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