Surprize Az
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verse 1
G D Am C
Mother do you see what's about to happen
G Em D
I'm gonna turn us around and we'll be gone
G D Am C
Put your arms up dear and we'll keep the casket open
G Em D
When they take us back to Oklahoma where we belong
C D G G/F# Em
Surprise Arizona
C D
Put us out of our sweet misery
verse 2
G D Am C
In 34 you were 21
G Em D
He told me once that he knew when he first saw you
G D
But were you happy then
Am C
I'd like to know
G Em D
I think about him still when I see you alone
C D G G/F# Em
Surprise Arizona
C D
Put us out of our sweet misery
Verse 3
G D Am C
And you know about me at only 23
G Em D
you saw her come and go as I went through everything I had
G D Am C
But mother did you see what was gonna happen
G Em D
She let me down so far I never quite made it back
C D G G/F# Em
Surprise Arizona
C D
Put us out of our sweet misery
C D G G/F# Em
Surprise Arizona
C D
Put us out of our sweet misery
Outro: G D Am C G Em D G
How to play Surprize Az
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.