Unchained Melody

by The Righteous Brothers
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Lyrics

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?

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 (D)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 (D)me.

(C)I’ll be com ing (D)home, wait for (G)me!”

Oh,

my (Em)love,

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

a (Em)long, lone ly time.

(G)Time

goes (Em)by

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

Are (Em)you

still (Bm)mine?

I (G)need your love,

I (Em)need your love.

God (C)speed your love

to (G)me.

(C)Lone ly moun tains (D)gaze at the (C)stars, at the (D)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 (D)stars,

(C)dream ing of my (D)love far a (G)way.

Oh,

my (Em)love,

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

a (Em)long, lone ly time.

(G)Time

goes (Em)by

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

Are (Em)you

still (Bm)mine?

I (G)need your love,

I (Em)need your love.

God (C)speed your love

to (G)me.

(G)me.

Unchained Melody β€” Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Unchained Melody" in visual bar notation β€” see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of G, 120 BPM.

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

About β€œUnchained 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 β€” 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 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 120 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 other songs by The Righteous Brothers can I play here?
Try "UNCHAINED MELODY", "SOUL AND INSPIRATION", "UNCHAINED MELODY". 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 β€” 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 G at 120 BPM.