By Surprise
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Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Intro]
D Bm F#m G x4
[Verse 1]
D Bm F#m G D Bm F#m G
The morning comes and the evening slips away
D Bm F#m G D Bm F#m G
Another link in an ever-growing chain
D Bm F#m G
Yesterday's burden sits in your soul
D Bm F#m G
Hot from the fires burning below
D Bm F#m G
Let the flame die and dance on the coals
D Bm F#m G
You're in your own way
[Chorus]
D Bm F#m A
It's right in front of you, it's in disguise
D Bm F#m A
The more you look for it, the less you'll find
D Bm F#m A
Between your fingertips, before your eyes
D Bm F#m A
You've gotta learn to let it take you by surprise
[Verse 2]
D Bm F#m G D Bm F#m G
So goes the story of a slow-to-make-up mind
D Bm F#m G D Bm F#m G
Time steals the glory and rides on in the night
D Bm F#m G
Too many questions, too little time
D Bm F#m G
Heat of the moment passing you by
D Bm F#m G
Heart of the matter, hard to define
D Bm F#m G
Universe devine
[Chorus]
D Bm F#m A
It's right in front of you, it's in disguise
D Bm F#m A
The more you look for it, the less you'll find
D Bm F#m A
Between your fingertips, before your eyes
D Bm F#m A
You've gotta learn to let it take you by surprise
B Bm G
B G
Take it as it goes
B Bm G
B G
Take it as it goes
[Chorus]
D* Bm* F#m* A
It's right in front of you, it's in disguise
D Bm F#m A
The more you look for it, the less you'll find
D Bm F#m A
Between your fingertips, before your eyes
D Bm F#m A
You've gotta learn to let it take you by surprise
D Bm F#m A
D Bm F#m A
By surprise
D Bm F#m A x2
How to play By Surprise
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.