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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Unexpected Song" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Unexpected Song" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Unexpected Song" is in D.
- 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.
- Does "Unexpected Song" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Unexpected Song" is in the key of D at 76 BPM.
- What chords are in "Unexpected Song"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of D, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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