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Surprise

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Tempo 80 BPM

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Step 1 / 13Position: 5

1 index2 middle3 ring4 pinkyO open

[Intro]
Am  C  G  F Am  Am
Am  Fm G  F Am  Am
Am        C      G       F     Am
Am        Fm     G       F     Am
e|---------------------------------|
B|---------------------------------|
G|---------------------------------|
D|---------------------------------|
A|---------------7-5---------------|
E|-5---5-7-8---8-------8-7-5--3-5-5|
[Verse]
     Am
It's cool being the only one - but it's lonely
                       Fm
I could have fallen in love a thousand times before if only someone, had known me
                 Am
They say there's someone for everyone. Oh plus the work will be never done
             Fm
When all you need is to be met halfway but nobody tries
[Chorus]
                    Am  C
Don't be surprised
            G   F  Am
Don't be surprised
Am  Fm
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            G   F  Am
Don't be surprised
[Verse]
          Am
There are hills and mountains between us, always something to get over
Fm
Needless to say it's a wonderful day, I just noticed how nice it was to know ya
       Am
Oh but be ready to sacrifice, and if you love him you should tell him twice
             Fm
Because when everything that's alive ultimately dies, oh Lord
[Chorus]
                    Am  C
Don't be surprised
            G   F  Am
Don't be surprised
Am  Fm
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            G   F  Am
Don't be surprised
[Verse]
           Am
Somebody's watching, maybe you want them to see you
              Fm
But with your regrets and secrets you don't really want them to be you
             Am
Well you can make believe I'm blind and for now I'll be just fine
             Fm
But when the child grows up to have more than just your eyes
[Chorus]
                    Am  C
Don't be surprised
            G   F  Am
Don't be surprised
Am  Fm
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            G   F  Am
Don't be surprised
[Verse]
        Am
Now the ending to every story is most enchanting
     Fm
Now, whether it's heaven or hell, I wear it well - please forgive me for rambling
              Am
I just wanted y'all to know that I don't know it all
             Fm
So when that big ol' smile ends up, being just a disguise
Chorus (repeated several times)
[Outro]
Am  C  G  F  Am  Am

Surprise chords and lyrics

Free chords for Surprise by Gnarls Barkley. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

[Intro]
Am  C  G  F Am  Am
Am  Fm G  F Am  Am
[Verse]
[Chorus]
[Verse]
[Chorus]
[Verse]
[Chorus]
[Verse]
Chorus (repeated several times)
[Outro]
Am  C  G  F  Am  Am

Surprise Chords by Gnarls Barkley

Learn how to play Surprise by Gnarls Barkley with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Surprise chords”, “Surprise guitar chords”, or “Gnarls Barkley Surprise chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Surprise chords and for experienced players who want accurate Surprise lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Am, C, G, F, Fm, B.

Frequently asked questions about Surprise

How do I play "Surprise" by Gnarls Barkley on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Surprise" by Gnarls Barkley on Free Chord Book. Tap any chord to see its diagram, use transpose to change the key, and turn on auto-scroll to play hands-free.

Are the chords for "Surprise" by Gnarls Barkley free?

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Can I transpose "Surprise" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Surprise" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Surprise"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Surprise" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Surprise" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Surprise" by Gnarls Barkley with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Gnarls Barkley below.

What key is "Surprise" in?

The chords for "Surprise" show the original chord names (including Am, C, G, F, Fm, B). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.