Unchained Melody

by The Righteous Brothers
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Lyrics

(C)Whoa,

my

love,

my (F)dar lin’,

I’ve (G)hun

gered for

your

touch

a (Am)long,

lone ly (G)time.

And (C)time

goes

by

so (F)slow ly

and (G)time

can do so

much.

Are (Am)you

still (G)mine?

I

need your love.

(Am)I

(Em)need your love.

God

speed your love

(G)to

me.

(F)Lone ly riv ers (G)flow

to the (F)sea,

to the (Eb)sea,

(F)to the o pen (G)arms

of the (C)sea,

yeah.

(F)Lone ly riv ers (G)sigh,

“Wait for (F)me,

wait for (Eb)me.

(F)I’ll be com in’ (G)home.

Wait for (C)me!”

Whoa,

my

(Am)love,

my (F)dar lin’,

I’ve (G)hun gered,

hun gered for your (C)touch

a (Am)long,

lone ly

(G)time.

And (C)time

goes (Am)by

so (F)slow ly

and (G)time

can do

so

much.

Are

(Am)you

still (G)mine?

I (C)need

your (G)love,

I,

I need your (Em)love.

God (F)speed

your love

(G)to

me.

Unchained Melody — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Unchained Melody" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of C, 90 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Unchained Melody

Why does "Unchained Melody" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Unchained Melody".
What key is "Unchained Melody" by The Righteous Brothers played in?
Unchained Melody is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Unchained Melody"?
The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Unchained Melody" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Unchained Melody"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Unchained Melody"?
"Unchained Melody" was originally performed by The Righteous Brothers. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Unchained Melody"?
This arrangement uses 8 chords: Am, C, C7, Eb, Em, F, Fm6, G.
What other songs by The Righteous Brothers can I play here?
Try "SOUL AND INSPIRATION", "UNCHAINED MELODY", "EBB TIDE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Unchained Melody"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Unchained Melody".
Can I see all the notes in "Unchained Melody"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of C at 90 BPM.

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