Unchained Melody
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F G F D#
Lonely rivers flow to the sea,to the sea
F G C
To the open arms of the sea
F G F
Lonely rivers sight wait for me
D#
Wait for me
F G
I'll be coming home
C
Wait for me
C Am F
Oh, my love, my darling
G7 C
I've hungered for you touch
Am G
A long, lonely time
C Am
Time goes by
F G7 C
So slowly, and time can do so much
Am G G7
Are you still mine?
C G
I need your love
Am Em
I need your love
F G7 C
God, speed your love to me
F G F D#
Lonely rivers flow to the sea,to the sea
F G C
To the open arms of the sea
F G F
Lonely rivers sight wait for me
D#
Wait for me
F G
I'll be coming home
C
Wait for me
C Am F
Oh, my love, my darling
G7 C
I've hungered, hungered for you touch
Am G
A long, lonely time
C Am
Time goes by
F G7 C
So slowly, and time can do so much
Am G G7
Are you still mine?
C G
I need your love
Am Em
I need your love
F G7 C
God, speed your love to me
How to play Unchained Melody
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.