Surrender
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Intro 1: Ab Bb
Intro 2: A B
Verse 1: B F# E B
Mother told me, yes she told me, I'd meet girls like you. She
B F# E B
also told me, stay away, you'll never know what you'll catch.
E F# B
Just the other day I heard of a soldier's falling off___ some
E F# B
Indonesian junk that's going 'round
[Refrão]Chorus 1: B G#m F# E
Mommy's all right, Daddy's all right, they just seem a little weird.
B G# F# E
Surrender, Surrender, but don't give yourself away,
E
ay,______ ay.______________
(Intro 2)
Verse 2: B F# E B
Father says "Your mother's right, she's really up on things."
B F# E B
Before we married mommy served in the WACs in the Philippines. Now
E F# B
I had heard the WACs recruited old maids for the war. But
E F# B
Mommy isn't one of those; I've known her all these years.
(Chorus 1 then Intro 2)
Verse 3: C G F C
Whatever happened to all this season's losers of the year?
C G F C
Every time I got to thinking “Where'd they disappear?
F G C
Then I woke up, mom and dad are rolling on the couch.
F G C
Rolling numbers, rock and rolling, got my Kiss records out.
[Refrão]Chorus 2: C Am G F
Mommy's all right, Daddy's all right, they just seem a little weird.
C A G F
Surrender, Surrender, but don't give yourself away,
F C F C G(GGG)
ay,______ ay._______Away!
Outro: C Am G F
(3x) Surrender, Surrender, but don't give yourself away.
(Mommy’s alright)
(Daddy’s alright)
How to play Surrender
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Ab. 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.