What key is "Unchained Melody" in?

"Unchained Melody" by The Righteous Brothers is in the key of G with a tempo of 112 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.

What chords are used in "Unchained Melody"?

This arrangement of "Unchained Melody" uses 13 chords: Am, Am7, Bb, Bm, C, Cmaj7, D, D6, +5 more.

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", "EBB TIDE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

(G)Oh,

my (Em)love,

my (Cmaj7)dar ling, I’ve (D7)hun gered for your (G)touch

a (Em)long, lone ly (D)time.

(G)Time

goes (Em)by

so (Cmaj7)slow ly and (D7)time can do so (G)much,

are (Em)you

still (Bm)mine?

(D7)I (G)need your love,

I (Em7)need your love,

God (Am)speed your love

to (G)me!

(C)Lone ly riv ers (D)flow

to the (C)sea,

to the (Bb)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 (Bb)me!”

(C)I’ll be com ing (D)home,

wait for (G)me!

(G)Oh,

my (Em)love,

my (Cmaj7)dar ling, I’ve (D7)hun gered for your (G)touch

a (Em)long, lone ly (D)time.

(G)Time

goes (Em)by

so (Cmaj7)slow ly and (D7)time can do so (G)much,

are (Em)you

still (Bm)mine?

(D7)I (G)need your love,

I (Em7)need your love,

God (Am)speed your love

to (G)me!

(C)Lone ly moun tains (D)gaze

at the (C)stars,

at the (Bb)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 (Bb)stars,

(C)dream ing of my (D)love

far a (G)way.

(G)Oh,

my (Em)love,

my (Cmaj7)dar ling, I’ve (D7)hun gered for your (G)touch

a (Em)long, lone ly (D)time.

(G)Time

goes (Em)by

so (Cmaj7)slow ly and (D7)time can do so (G)much,

are (Em)you

still (Bm)mine?

(D7)I (G)need your love,

I (Em7)need your love,

God (Am)speed your love

to (G)me!

(G)me!

Unchained Melody by The Righteous Brothers

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 112 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 112 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.
What chords are used in "Unchained Melody"?: This arrangement of "Unchained Melody" uses 13 chords: Am, Am7, Bb, Bm, C, Cmaj7, D, D6, +5 more.
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", "EBB TIDE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.