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Surprise

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

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Surprise

by Gnarls Barkley

Lyrics & chords · Original key

[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]

It's cool being the only one - but it's lonely

I could have fallen in love a thousand times before if only someone, had known me

They say there's someone for everyone. Oh plus the work will be never done

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]

There are hills and mountains between us, always something to get over

Needless to say it's a wonderful day, I just noticed how nice it was to know ya

Oh but be ready to sacrifice, and if you love him you should tell him twice

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]

Somebody's watching, maybe you want them to see you

But with your regrets and secrets you don't really want them to be you

Well you can make believe I'm blind and for now I'll be just fine

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

------------------

G F Am

Don't be surprised

[Verse]

Now the ending to every story is most enchanting

Now, whether it's heaven or hell, I wear it well - please forgive me for rambling

I just wanted y'all to know that I don't know it all

So when that big ol' smile ends up, being just a disguise

Chorus (repeated several times)

[Outro]

Am C G F Am Am

About 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.

FAQ — Surprise by Gnarls Barkley

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

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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.