Why does some songs begins with the notes C-F ?

Halfdan
2023-11-08T11:07:10Z

Merrily abusing my piano with my horrifying lack of skill, I keep noticing songs beginning with the notes C-F:

Moonlight Shadows

Auld Lang Syne

Es hatt ein Bauer ein junges Weib

Der sad to katte på et bord

Forest Green

It sorta feels like the melody exists in the area around F, while C is used as kind of special effect. Are there some connection or tradition behind those C-F openings, or is it just me seeing patterns where there is none?

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