Unchained Melody

by Gareth Gates
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Lyrics

(Eb)Lone ly riv ers (F)flow, to the (Eb)sea, to the (Db)sea,

(Eb)to the op en (F)arms of the (Bb)sea,

yeah.

(Eb)Lone ly riv ers (F)sigh, “Wait (Eb)for me, wait for me.” (Cm7)I’ll be com ing (F7sus4)home wait for me.

(Bb)Oh

my

love,

my darl ing,

I’ve (F)hun

gered for

your touch

a long

lone ly (F)time.

And (Bb)time

goes by

so slow ly

and (F)time

can do so much.

Are

you

still (F)mine?

I

need your love

I

oh, I (Dm)need your love,

God

speed your love

(F)to

me.

(Eb)Lone ly riv ers (F)flow, to the (Eb)sea, to the (Db)sea,

(Eb)to the op en (F)arms of the (Bb)sea,

yeah.

(Eb)Lone ly riv ers (F)sigh, “wait for (Eb)me, wait for (Db)me.”

(Eb)I’ll be com ing (F)home wait for me.

me.

Unchained Melody — Piano Accompaniment Lead Sheet

Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "Unchained Melody" by Gareth Gates: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key Eb, 108 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Eb) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.

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About “Unchained Melody

What key is the piano accompaniment for "Unchained Melody" by Gareth Gates in?
The backing track is in Eb at 108 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
Can I sing over "Unchained Melody" with this accompaniment?
Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
Is this a karaoke version of "Unchained Melody"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Unchained Melody", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Unchained Melody" as a backing track for my instrument?
Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
Can I download the accompaniment for "Unchained Melody"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Unchained Melody"?
"Unchained Melody" was originally performed by Gareth Gates. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Gareth Gates are available?
Other accompaniments by Gareth Gates: "Spirit In The Sky". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.

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