It was (Bbm)on ly a smile,
but my (Dbsus4)heart it went wild, when I (Dbsus4)was n’t ex pect ing (Gb)that.
Just a (Bbm)del i cate kiss
an y (Dbsus4)one could ’ve missed,
I (Dbsus4)was n’t ex pect ing that.
Did I (Bbm)mis read the sign?
Your hand (Dbsus4)al slipped in to mine,
I (Dbsus4)was n’t ex pect ing that.
You spent the (Bbm)night in my bed, a month you turned woke (Dbsus4)up in and to you a said: year, “Well, I (Dbsus4)was n’t ex pect ing that.
I thought love was n’t meant to last,
I thought (Db)you were just pass ing through.
If I ev er get the nerve to ask,
what did I get right to de serve some bo dy like you?
I was n’t ex pect ing that.
It was (Bbm)on ly a word,
it was (Dbsus4)al most mis a heard,
I (Dbsus4)was n’t ex pect ing that.
You But it (Bbm)came with out fear, you took you my woke (Dbsus4)up heart and by you sur said: prise, “Well, I (Dbsus4)was n’t ex pect ing that.
I thought love was n’t meant to last,
I thought (Db)you were just pass ing through.
If I ev er get the nerve to ask,
what did I get right to de serve some bo dy like you?
I was n’t ex pect ing that.
It was (Bbm)on ly a word, that.
Oh, is n’t it (Bb7)strange
how a life can be changed,
in the (Dbsus4)flick er of the sweet est smile.
We were mar ried in (Bb7)spring,
you know I would n’t change a thing.
With out that in no cent kiss,
what a life I’d have missed.
that.
Wasn't Expecting That — Piano Accompaniment Track
Free piano accompaniment for "Wasn't Expecting That" by Jamie Lawson. Sing along or play your instrument over the backing piano. Toggle the vocal melody on/off, change key to fit your voice, adjust tempo. Key of Cb, 90 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Cb) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.
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About “Wasn't Expecting That”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Wasn't Expecting That" by Jamie Lawson in?
- The backing track is in Cb at 90 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
- Can I sing over "Wasn't Expecting That" with this accompaniment?
- Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
- Is this a karaoke version of "Wasn't Expecting That"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Wasn't Expecting That", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Wasn't Expecting That" as a backing track for my instrument?
- Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
- Can I download the accompaniment for "Wasn't Expecting That"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Wasn't Expecting That"?
- "Wasn't Expecting That" was originally performed by Jamie Lawson. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
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