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 — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)

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Classic piano notation for "Unchained Melody" by Gareth Gates as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in Eb — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 108 BPM. Click any note to jump there.

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”

Is the engraved accompaniment score for "Unchained Melody" suitable for a pianist?
Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key Eb, real chord symbols), engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML. A staff pianist or accompanist can read this directly from the screen or printed PDF and play the backing while you sing the 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.
What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode — both hands, classic piano notation, key of Eb, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "Unchained Melody" with the lead melody removed. Perfect for singers, lead instruments, and ensemble practice.
Can I sing or play melody while the score follows along?
Yes. The backing track removes the melody so you can sing or play it on top while the chord changes and rhythm guide you. The engraved score scrolls in time with the audio so you never lose your place.
Is this the same notation a piano book would show?
Yes — treble + bass clefs, key signature, time signature, beams, dynamics, and chord symbols above the staff, all rendered from the original publisher MusicXML. Identical reading experience to a printed piano accompaniment book.

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