Surprise
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Capo 1
verse 1
D
Look at the stars, hung in the sky
G
Who put them there? Who gives them light?
D
No ocean deep, Could hold His grace
G
Follow His lead, and He'll make a way
D
He broke the fall when He rose from the grave
G
He changed it all in a matter of days
Bm
No matter how great the problem we face
G
We gotta remember, he stays the same
[Refrão]
D
When you just can't face tomorrow
G
When you're down deep in the sorrow
Bm
When your faith is on the edge, don't be afraid to step
G
Cause even if you'll fail to fly
D
He'll catch you by surprise!
G
He'll catch you by surprise!
verse 2
D
Don't be afraid, stand on your feet
G
His hands of love, hold everything
D
All that we know, can't comprehend
G
His perfect will, and His perfect plan
[Refrão]
D
So when you just can't face tomorrow
G
When you're down deep in the sorrow
Bm
When your faith is on the edge, don't be afraid to step
G
Cause even if you'll fail to fly
D
He'll catch you by surprise!
G
He'll catch you by surprise!
Bridge
A
When you're fading in the fight
G
He'll catch you by surprise o-oh
And He won't let go
A
He will turn the dark to light
G
Right before your eyes o-oh
And He won't let go
[Refrão]
D
When you just can't face tomorrow
G
When you're down deep in the sorrow
Bm
When your faith is on the edge, don't be afraid to step
G
Cause even if you'll fail to fly
D
He'll catch you by surprise!
G
He'll catch you by surprise!
D G
He'll catch you by surprise!
How to play Surprise
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.