Other arrangements of Wasn't Expecting That
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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Wasn't Expecting That" by Jamie Lawson: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of Cb, 90 BPM.
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”
- Can I sing "Wasn't Expecting That" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
- Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "Wasn't Expecting That" on screen a line at a time and lights up each word in time, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word and the chord shown just above. The piano backing plays underneath in Cb, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Wasn't Expecting That" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Wasn't Expecting That" by Jamie Lawson. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Wasn't Expecting That" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Cb, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Wasn't Expecting That" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.
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