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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Unexpected Song" by Bernadette Peters: 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 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”
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Unexpected Song" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Unexpected Song" by Bernadette Peters. 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 — 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 "Unexpected Song" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in D, 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) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Unexpected Song" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — 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.