Surrender
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[Intro: ]
Am Em F
Verse 1:
Am Em Dm
My hands hold safely to my dreams. Clutching tightly not one has fallen.
Am Em Dm Am
So many years I've shaped each one. Reflecting my heart, showing who I am.
Em Dm
Now you're asking me to show what I'm holding oh so tightly
Am Em Dm
Can't open my hands;can't let go. Does it matter? Should I show you?
F G
Can't you let me go?
Chorus:
C G Am G F
Surrender, surender. You whisper gently.
C G G# Am
You say I will be free. I know but can't you see
G F Am G F
My dreams are in me, My dreams are in me
Verse 2:
Am Em Dm
Say you have a plan for me and that you want the best for my life
Am Em Dm
Told me the world has yet to see what you can do with
Am Em
One that's committed to your call. I know of course what I should do
Dm
That I can't hold these dreams forever.
Am Em Dm
But if I give them now to you, will you take them away forever?
F G
Or can I dream again?
Chorus
Break: Am G F x4*
Chorus
Ending:
Am G F
Surrender
How to play Surrender
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. 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.