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€” 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 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”

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 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 G, 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.