Unchained Melody

by The Righteous Brothers

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Lyrics

(C)Whoa,

my

love,

my (F)dar lin’,

I’ve (G)hun

gered for

your

touch

a (Am)long,

lone ly (G)time.

And (C)time

goes

by

so (F)slow ly

and (G)time

can do so

much.

Are (Am)you

still (G)mine?

I

need your love.

(Am)I

(Em)need your love.

God

speed your love

(G)to

me.

(F)Lone ly riv ers (G)flow

to the (F)sea,

to the (Eb)sea,

(F)to the o pen (G)arms

of the (C)sea,

yeah.

(F)Lone ly riv ers (G)sigh,

“Wait for (F)me,

wait for (Eb)me.

(F)I’ll be com in’ (G)home.

Wait for (C)me!”

Whoa,

my

(Am)love,

my (F)dar lin’,

I’ve (G)hun gered,

hun gered for your (C)touch

a (Am)long,

lone ly

(G)time.

And (C)time

goes (Am)by

so (F)slow ly

and (G)time

can do

so

much.

Are

(Am)you

still (G)mine?

I (C)need

your (G)love,

I,

I need your (Em)love.

God (F)speed

your love

(G)to

me.

Unchained Melody by The Righteous Brothers — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Unchained Melody” by The Righteous Brothers in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of C at 90 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

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Frequently asked questions

Is "Unchained Melody" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Unchained Melody"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.