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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Unchained Melody" by The Righteous Brothers in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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

Can I learn "Unchained Melody" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Unchained Melody" with hands-separate practice in C at 90 BPM.
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.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Unchained Melody"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Unchained Melody" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Unchained Melody"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Unchained Melody" is in the key of C at 90 BPM.

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