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(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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Unexpected Song" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of D, 76 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Unexpected Song”
- Can I play "Unexpected Song" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — 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 "Unexpected Song" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Unexpected Song" by Bernadette Peters played in?
- Unexpected Song is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Unexpected Song"?
- The arrangement plays at 76 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Unexpected Song" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "Unexpected Song"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Unexpected Song"?
- "Unexpected Song" was originally performed by Bernadette Peters. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Unexpected Song"?
- This arrangement uses 13 chords: A, Am, Bb, Bm, C, Cm7, D, D7, +5 more.
- Can a complete beginner play "Unexpected Song"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Unexpected Song" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "Unexpected Song"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Unexpected Song" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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