Surrender
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[Intro: ]Em Cm Am
Em
Laying on your holy bed
Gm7
by the hallowed door
C7
Feeling like an infidel
F G
Not worthy of your call
Em
Tempted by your innocence
Gm7
Beckoned to my fate
C7
I won't face the consequence
F G
I wouldn't hesitate
Bb
I'm a man of flesh and bone
A7
Rapture
Rushing through my veins
Dm
Passion
Flaming
Dm/C
In my heart
Bb G C
Heavenly surrender once again
A7
Yeah
Em
Shackled like an animal
Gm7
Chained to my desires
C7
Just another sacrifice
F G
To love's eternal fight
Em
Tame me with your tenderness
Gm7
And break my brittle heart
C7
Easily and elegantly
F G
Tear my world apart
Bb
I'm a man of flesh and bone
A7
Rapture
Rushing through my veins
Dm
Passion
Flaming
Dm/C
In my heart
Bb G C
Heavenly surrender once again
A7
Yeah
Em G5 F#5
We're living in a world full of illusion
Em G5 F#5
Everything is so unreal
Em G5 F#5
My mind is in a state of confusion
Em G5 F#5
But I can't deny the way I feel
( Bb A7 Dm Dm/C )
( Bb G C ) ( A7 )
Bb
I'm a man of flesh and bone
A7
Rapture
Rushing through my veins
Dm
Passion
Flaming
Dm/C
In my heart
Bb G C
Heavenly surrender once again
A7
Yeah
Bb A7
I'm a man of flesh and bone
Dm
Rapture
Dm/C Bb G C
Rushing through my veins
A7
Yeah
How to play Surrender
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.