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It was (Bbm)on ly a smile,
but my (Dbsus4)heart it went wild,
I (Dbsus4)was n’t ex pect ing (Gb)that.
Just a (Bbm)del i cate kiss
an y (Dbsus4)one could ’ve missed,
I (Dbsus4)was n’t ex pect ing that.
Did I (Bbm)mis read the sign?
Your hand slipped in to mine,
I (Dbsus4)was n’t ex pect ing that.
You spent the (Bbm)night in my bed,
you woke (Dbsus4)up and you said:
“Well, I (Dbsus4)was n’t ex pect ing that.
I thought love was n’t meant to last,
I thought (Db)you were just pass ing through.
If I ev er get the nerve to ask,
what did I get right to de serve some bo dy like you?
I was n’t ex pect ing that.
It was (Bbm)on ly a word,
it was (Dbsus4)al most mis heard,
But it (Bbm)came with out fear,
I thought love was n’t meant to last,
I thought (Db)you were just pass ing through.
If I ev er get the nerve to ask,
what did I get right to de serve some bo dy like you?
I was n’t ex pect ing that.
It was (Bbm)on ly a word, that.
Oh, is n’t it (Bb7)strange
how a life can be changed,
in the (Dbsus4)flick er of the sweet est smile.
We were mar ried in (Bb7)spring,
you know I would n’t change a thing.
With out that in no cent kiss,
what a life I’d have missed.
that.
Wasn't Expecting That — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)
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Classic piano notation for "Wasn't Expecting That" by Jamie Lawson as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in Cb — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 90 BPM. Click any note to jump there.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Cb) 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 “Wasn't Expecting That”
- Is the engraved accompaniment score for "Wasn't Expecting That" suitable for a pianist?
- Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key Cb, 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 "Wasn't Expecting That" by Jamie Lawson in?
- The backing track is in Cb at 90 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 "Wasn't Expecting That" 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 "Wasn't Expecting That"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Wasn't Expecting That", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Wasn't Expecting That" 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 "Wasn't Expecting That"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Wasn't Expecting That"?
- "Wasn't Expecting That" was originally performed by Jamie Lawson. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
- Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode — both hands, classic piano notation, key of Cb, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "Wasn't Expecting That" 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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