Surrender
Learn how to play Surrender by Third Day with a complete chord chart, highlighted chords and a layout optimized for mobile.
Intro D G
[Verso 1]
D C
When the day began And you opened up your eyes
G F D
No, you didn't recognize What you were seeing
D C
Then it all came back You remembered where you've been
G F D
Well, it never seems to end And you're still running
F G
Will you ever change your mind
Bb C
You're almost out of time
D Bb
You better give up Gotta stop running
C Bb
It's the end of the line It's time to surrender
D Bb
Hands up Turn it around
C Bb C D
Fall to the ground Are you gonna surrender
[Verso 2]
D C
Now the day is done And you want to close your eyes
G F D
And pretend that you are fine But you'd be lying
D C
And you want it back The life that you once had
G F D
'Cause inside you find That you are slowly dying
F G
Will you ever change your mind
Bb C
You're almost out of time
D Bb
You better give up Gotta stop running
C Bb
It's the end of the line It's time to surrender
D Bb
Hands up Turn it around
C Bb C D
Fall to the ground Are you gonna surrender
D D
Are you gonna surrender?
( D C G Bb )
( D C G Bb C )
D Bb
You better give up Gotta stop running
C Bb
It's the end of the line It's time to surrender
D Bb
Hands up Turn it around
C Bb C D
Fall to the ground Are you gonna surrender
C Bb C
Yeah, are you gonna surrender?
Final D C Bb C D
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How to play Surrender
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 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.