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(Cm)Sto ry of my life, (Fm)search ing for the right.
(Cm)But it keeps a void ing me.
A (Ab)Sor row in my soul, (Fm)’cause it seems that wrong (Abmaj7)real ly loves my com pa ny.
I (Cm)He’s more than a man and (Fm)this is more than love.
The (Cm)rea son that the sky is blue.
But (Ab)clouds are roll ing in be (Fm)cause I’m gone a gain and (Abmaj7)to him I just can’t be true.
And I (G7)know that (Ab)he knows I’m un (Bb)faith ful and it (Cm)kills him in (Bb)side to (Eb)know that I am (Ab)hap py with (Bb)some oth er guy.
I can see him dy ing, I don’t wan na (Ab)do this an y more.
I don’t wan na (Bb)be the rea son why.
Ev ’ry time I (Ab)walk out the door
I see him die a (Fm)lit tle more in side.
I don’t wan na (Ab)hurt him an y more
I don’t wan na (Bb)take a way his life.
I don’t wan na be
a mur der er.
I (Cm)feel it in the air as (Fm)I’m do ing my hair, pre par ing for no ther day.
A (Ab)kiss up on cheek.
He’s (Fm)here re luc tant ly, as (Abmaj7)if I’m gon na be out late.
I (Cm)say I won’t be long, just (Fm)hang ing with the girls.
A (Cm)lie I did n’t have to tell,
be cause we both know where (Fm)I’m a bout to go (Abmaj7)and we know it ve ry well.
’Cause (Ab)he knows I’m un (Bb)faith ful and it (Cm)kills him in (Bb)side to (Eb)know that I am (Ab)hap py with (Bb)some oth er guy.
I can see him dy ing, I don’t wan na (Ab)do this an y more.
I don’t wan na (Bb)be the rea son why.
Ev ’ry time I (Ab)walk out the door
I see him die a (Fm)lit tle more in side.
I don’t wan na (Ab)hurt him an y more
I don’t wan na (Bb)take a way his life.
I don’t wan na be
a mur der er.
I a mur der er.
Our love,
his trust.
I might as well (Bb)take a gun and put it to his head, get it ov er with.
I don’t wan na do this
(Ab)an y more.
Oh.
An
y more.
a mur der er.
A mur der er.
No, no, no.
Yeah.
Unfaithful — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)
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Classic piano notation for "Unfaithful" by Rihanna as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in Ab — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 144 BPM. Click any note to jump there.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Ab) 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 “Unfaithful”
- Is the engraved accompaniment score for "Unfaithful" suitable for a pianist?
- Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key Ab, 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 "Unfaithful" by Rihanna in?
- The backing track is in Ab at 144 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 "Unfaithful" 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 "Unfaithful"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Unfaithful", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Unfaithful" 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 "Unfaithful"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Unfaithful"?
- "Unfaithful" was originally performed by Rihanna. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Rihanna are available?
- Other accompaniments by Rihanna: "American Oxygen", "California King Bed", "California King Bed". 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 Ab, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "Unfaithful" 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.