Beethoven, “Für Elise”, Bagatelle no. 25 in A Minor (1810)
Nas, “I Can” (2003)

“Für Elise” is one of Beethoven’s most instantly recognized pieces. Although generally known as “Für Elise,” this piece is abagatelle, which is a short, light, and mellow piece. Nas utilizes part of “Für Elise” as background for his song “I Can.”