Unchained Melody
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Capo 4
Intro: G Em C D G Em Bm Am
G Em C D G Em Bm D
G Em C
Oh, my love, my darling
D G
I've hungered for your touch
Em D
A long, lonely time
G Em C
And time, goes by so slowly
D G
And time, can do so much
Em D
Are you still mine?
G D
I need your love
Em C
I need your love
D G G7
God speed your love to me
C D C Bb
Lonely rivers flow to the sea to the sea
C D G
To the open arms of the sea
C D C Bb
Lonely rivers cry, "Wait for me, wait for me"
C D G
I'll be coming home wait for me
Em C
Oh, my love, my darling
D G
I've hungered for your touch
Em D
A long lonely time
G Em C
And time, goes by, so slowly
D G
And time, can do so much
Em D
Are you still mine?
G D Em
I need your love
C
I need your love
D G
God speed your love to me
OUTRO: D Em C Em D G
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 G. 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.