The Element Of Surprise
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Intro: Dm F Gm A#m
verse 1
Dm
There’s a set of rickety stairs
F
In between my heart and my head
Gm
And there ain’t much that ever bothers going up them
A#m
Here we go at it again
Dm F
And once it’s started it’s so tricky to stop
Gm
Suddenly reminded of things I thought I’d forgot
A#m
You’ve got me loosening up my grip on the plot
A#m
[Refrão] Gm
And It feels like
C# F
Your entrance just caused the temperature to rise
Gm
You’d got a look in your eyes
C#
As you snuck in the side
verse 2
Dm F Gm A#m
Dm
And the place I thought I was at
F
Hasn’t yet invited me back
Gm
The trouble with the chase is it’s so easy
To crash
A#m
Why colour in the lines if you’re just painting
It black?
verse 3
Dm F
I thought they were kisses but apparently not
Gm
Do you end all your messages with an ‘X marks the spot’?
A#m
Just let me know when you want your socks
Knocking off
Chorus
A#m
[Refrão] Gm
And It feels like
C# F
Your entrance just caused the temperature to rise
Gm
You’d got a look in your eyes
C#
As you snuck in the side
F
Guess there’s nothing like the element
Gm A#m Dm
Of surprise
Outro
C# F
The element of surprise
C# F
The element of surprise
C# F
The element of surprise
C# F
The element of surprise
How to play The Element Of Surprise
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Dm. 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.