Sweet Surrender - John Denver

Sweet Surrender

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A
Lost and alone on some forgotten highway
E7
Traveled by many remembered by few
 
Looking for something that I can believe in
A
Looking for something that I’d like to do with my life
 
There’s nothing behind me and nothing that ties me
E7
To something that might have been true yesterday
 
Tomorrow is open and right now it seems
A
To be more than enough to just be here today
 
And I don’t know what the future is holding in store
E7
I don’t know where I’m going I’m not sure where I’ve been
 
There’s a spirit that guides me a light that shines for me
A
My life is worth the living I don’t need to see the end
 
E7 A
Sweet sweet surrender
E7 A
Live live without care
E7 A
Like a fish in the water
E7 A
Like a bird in the air
 
Repeat verse 4
 
Repeat verses 1 through 3
 
Repeat verse 4 at least four times total, then fade

How to play Sweet 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 A. 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.

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