Music is truly an international language that reaches people of all ages and backgrounds. There are certain songs for piano that are sure to please every time they are heard. The following list of the best piano songs of all time includes something for everyone.

First on the list is ‘The Entertainer’ composed by Scott Joplin. This lighthearted ragtime classic remains instantly recognizable, thanks to its appearance in the 1973 film ‘The Sting’. ‘The Entertainer’ makes the toes bang every time.

‘As Time Goes By’, composed by Herman Hupfeld, is another classic popularized in the cinema. Not only does the song itself appear at the end of ‘Casablanca’, but it is also used as a recurring instrumental theme throughout.

Originally released in 1924, ‘It Had to be You’ remains one of the best-known torch songs. Composed by Isham Jones with lyrics by Gus Kahn, ‘It Had to be You’ has appeared in numerous films and performed by numerous artists.

‘Don’t Get around Much Anymore’ is a Duke Ellington big band jazz standard that translates beautifully into a piano arrangement. The song enjoyed renewed popularity as performed by Harry Connick, Jr. in the movie “When Harry Met Sally.”

Sometimes a newer piece can instantly achieve standard status. Billy Joel’s ‘Piano Man’ is one of those songs. ‘Piano Man’ is a huge favorite to sing along to.

‘I Have You Under My Skin’, a composition by Cole Porter, has been performed by a wide variety of artists. However, the song is best known as a Frank Sinatra signature tune.

A sentimental gem, ‘Moon River’ is a classic collaboration between Johnny Mercer and Henry Mancini. As with many standards, ‘Moon River’ gained popularity in the movies. The tune originally appeared on ‘Breakfast at Tiffany’s’, but over the years it has also been used in many other movies and TV shows.

No list of the best piano songs is complete without Gershwin. ‘I Got Rhythm’ stands out in a long list of popular works by brothers George and Ira, as does their Broadway song, ‘Fascinating Rhythm’. Both songs typify the Gershwin style that profoundly influenced the jazz scene of the time.

Finally, ‘Your Song’ by Elton John (lyrics by Bernie Taupin) might be considered a pop tune, but it has certainly become a standard. Jazz and folk elements combined with deeply heartfelt vocals and lyrics make this a song that will always be liked.