What key is "Unexpected Song" in?

"Unexpected Song" by Bernadette Peters is in the key of D with a tempo of 76 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Unexpected Song" 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 "Unexpected Song" 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 "Unexpected Song"?

This arrangement of "Unexpected Song" uses 13 chords: A, Am, Bb, Bm, C, Cm7, D, D7, +5 more.

How long does it take to learn "Unexpected Song" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

Lyrics

(D)I have nev er felt like (Em)this, for (A)once I’m lost for (Bm)words, your (Bm)smile has real ly (A)thrown (G)me.

(D)This is not like me at (Em)all, I (A)nev er thought I’d (Bm)know the (Bm)kind of love you’ve (A)shown (G)me.

(D)Now, no mat ter where I (D7)am, no mat ter what I (G)do, I see your face ap (Gm7)pear ing

(Bm)like an un ex pect ed (C)song, an un ex pect ed (F)song that on ly we are (D)hear ing.

(D)I don’t know what’s go ing (Em)on, can’t (A)work it out at (Bm)all, what (Bm)ev er made you (A)choose (G)me?

(D)I just can’t be lieve my (Em)eyes, you (A)look at me as (Bm)though you (Bm)could n’t bear to (A)lose (G)me.

(D)Now, no mat ter where I (D7)am, no mat ter what I (G)do, I see your face ap (Gm7)pear ing

(Bm)like an un ex pect ed (C)song, an un ex pect ed (F)song that on ly we are (D)hear ing.

(D)hear ing.

(G)I have nev er felt like (Am)this, for (D)once I’m lost for (Em)words, your (Em)smile has real ly (D)thrown (C)me.

(G)This is not like me at (Am)all, I (D)nev er thought I’d (Em)know the (Em)kind of love you’ve (D)shown (C)me.

(G)Now, no mat ter where I (G7)am, no mat ter what I (C)do, I see your face ap (Cm7)pear ing

(Em)like an un ex pect ed (F)song, an un ex pect ed (Bb)song that on ly we are (G)hear ing.

(Em)Like an un ex pect ed (F)song, an un ex pect ed (Bb)song that on ly we are (G)hear ing.

Unexpected Song by Bernadette Peters

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of D at 76 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Unexpected Song”

What key is "Unexpected Song" in?: "Unexpected Song" by Bernadette Peters is in the key of D with a tempo of 76 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Unexpected Song" 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 "Unexpected Song" 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 "Unexpected Song"?: This arrangement of "Unexpected Song" uses 13 chords: A, Am, Bb, Bm, C, Cm7, D, D7, +5 more.
How long does it take to learn "Unexpected Song" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.