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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Unexpected Song" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Unexpected Song"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Unexpected Song". Key of D, 76 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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