What key is "Unchained Melody" in?

"Unchained Melody" by The Righteous Brothers is in the key of G with a tempo of 95 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Unchained Melody" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "Unchained Melody" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

How long does it take to learn "Unchained Melody" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by The Righteous Brothers can I play here?

Try "UNCHAINED MELODY", "SOUL AND INSPIRATION", "UNCHAINED MELODY". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

Oh,

my (Em)love,

my (Cmaj7)dar ling,

I’ve (D7)hun gered for your (G)touch

a (Em)long,

lone ly time.

(G)Time

goes (Em)by

so (Cmaj7)slow ly

and (D7)time can do so (G)much.

Are (Em)you

still (Bm)mine?

I (G)need your love,

(Em7)need your love.

God

(Am)speed your love

(G)me.

(C)Lone ly riv ers (D)flow to the (C)sea, to the (D)sea,

(C)to the o pen (D)arms of the (G)sea.

(C)Lone ly riv ers (D)sigh, “Wait for (C)me, wait for (D)me.

(C)I’ll be com ing (D)home, wait for (G)me!”

Oh,

my (Em)love,

my (Cmaj7)dar ling,

I’ve (D7)hun gered for your (G)touch

a (Em)long,

lone ly, time.

(G)Time

goes (Em)by

so (Cmaj7)slow ly

and (D7)time can do so (G)much.

Are (Em)you

still (Bm)mine?

I (G)need your love,

(Em)need your love.

God

(C)speed your love

(G)me.

(C)Lone ly moun tains (D)gaze at the (C)stars, at the (D)stars,

(C)wait ing for the (D)dawn of the (G)day.

(C)All a lone, I (D)gaze at the (C)stars, at the (D)stars,

(C)dream ing of my (D)love far a (G)way.

Oh,

my (Em)love,

my (Cmaj7)dar ling,

I’ve (D7)hun gered for your (G)touch

a (Em)long,

lone ly, time.

(G)Time

goes (Em)by

so (Cmaj7)slow ly

and (D7)time can do so (G)much.

Are (Em)you

still (Bm)mine?

I (G)need your love,

(Em)need your love.

God

(C)speed your love

(G)me.

Unchained Melody by The Righteous Brothers

Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 95 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Unchained Melody”

What key is "Unchained Melody" in?: "Unchained Melody" by The Righteous Brothers is in the key of G with a tempo of 95 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Unchained Melody" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Unchained Melody" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "Unchained Melody" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by The Righteous Brothers can I play here?: Try "UNCHAINED MELODY", "SOUL AND INSPIRATION", "UNCHAINED MELODY". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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