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John Rzeznik piano songs

3 songs by John Rzeznik, each opened like a recipe: the chords, what each hand plays and how it ends. Mostly played as rock piano and 50s doo-wop piano in 12/8.

I’m Still HereWritten by John Rzeznik

Better DaysWritten by John Rzeznik

Big MachineWritten by John Rzeznik

Every John Rzeznik song

I’m Still HereA major · 12/8 · I5–I–I5–I
Better DaysD major · 4/4 · I5–IVsus–Vsus–IVsus
Big MachineBb major · 4/4 · IV5–IV–IV5–IV

How John Rzeznik is played

Rock pianoEighth notes that push like an engine.
50s doo-wop piano in 12/8Triplet chords for a slow dance under the lights.
The I5–I–I5–I loop17 songs use it

Questions about John Rzeznik on piano

What are the easiest John Rzeznik songs to play on piano?

Start with Big Machine: their left hands are easy patterns, and the chords repeat.

What keys are John Rzeznik songs in?

Most often A major, D major and Bb major.

Which chord progressions do John Rzeznik songs use?

I5–I–I5–I come up most: learn them and many of these songs are within reach.