Surrender

by Cheap Trick

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(A)Moth er told me, (E)yes, she told me (D)I’d meet girls like you.

She al so told me stay a way, you’ll the nev er know what you’ll catch.

Now (D)Just the oth er day I re heard of a sol dier’s fall ing off

some In do ne sian junk of that’s go ing known ’round.

her all these years.

Mom my’s all right, (F#m)Dad dy’s all right, they (E)just seem a lit tle weird.

Sur ren der, sur ren der, but don’t give your self a way,

way,

way.

(A)Fa ther says, “Your (E)moth er’s right, she’s (D)real ly up on things.”

Be fore we mar ried Mom my served in the WACs in the Phil ip pines.

Now (D)I had heard the WACs I re cruit ed a old maids for the war.

But Mom my is n’t one of that’s those, I’ve known ’round.

her all these years.

Mom my’s all right, (F#m)Dad dy’s all right, they (E)just seem a lit tle weird.

Sur ren der, sur ren der, but don’t give your self a way,

way,

way.

(Bb)What ev er hap pened to all this sea son’s (Eb)los ers of the year?

Ev ’ry time I got to think ing, where’d they dis ap pear.

(Eb)Then I woke up, (F)Mom and Dad are roll ing on the couch.

(Eb)Roll ing num bers, rock and roll ing, (Bb)got my Kiss rec ords out.

Mom my’s all right, (Gm)Dad dy’s all right, they (F7)just seem a lit tle weird.

Sur ren der, sur ren der, but don’t give your self a way,

way,

(F)way.

A way.

A way.

Sur ren der, sur ren der, but don’t give your self a way.

Surrender by Cheap Trick — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Surrender by Cheap Trick in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of Db at 135 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Surrender" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Surrender"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
What other Cheap Trick songs work for kids?
Try "SURRENDER", "THE FLAME", "I Want You To Want Me". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.