Unchained Melody

by The Righteous Brothers
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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,

β€œWait 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 β€” Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Unchained Melody" on piano with easy notes β€” perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of G, 112 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About β€œUnchained Melody”

Can I play "Unchained Melody" without reading sheet music?
Yes β€” Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Unchained Melody" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Unchained Melody" by The Righteous Brothers played in?
Unchained Melody is arranged in the key of G 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 112 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Unchained Melody" easy to play on piano?
Yes β€” this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
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 13 chords: Am, Am7, Bb, Bm, C, Cmaj7, D, D6, +5 more.
What other songs by The Righteous Brothers can I play here?
Try "UNCHAINED MELODY", "SOUL AND INSPIRATION", "EBB TIDE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Unchained Melody"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard β€” no music reading needed. "Unchained Melody" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Unchained Melody"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Unchained Melody" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.