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,

β€œWait 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 β€” Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Unchained Melody" by The Righteous Brothers: 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 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 β€œUnchained 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 β€” 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 there a karaoke version of "Unchained Melody" with lyrics?
Yes β€” this is a free karaoke slide for "Unchained Melody" by The Righteous Brothers. 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 β€” 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 "Unchained Melody" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in C, 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) β€” the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Unchained Melody" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes β€” 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.