Surf's Up

by Brian Wilson
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A dia mond neck lace played the pawn.

Hand in hand, some drummed a long ing me to a hand some man nered ba ton.

A blind class ar is toc ra cy.

Back through the op ’ra glass you see the pit mut and the pen du lum drawn.

Co lum (Gm7)na ted ru ins (C7)dom

i

(D)no.

Can vas the town and brush the back drop.

Are you (D)sleep

ing?

Hung vel vet o ver tak ing me.

Dim in chan de lier a wak ing me to a song dis solved in the dawn.

The mu sic hall, a cost ly bow; the mu sic all is lost for now to a mut and ed trum pet er swan.

Co lum (Gm7)na ted ru ins (C7)dom

i

(D)no.

Can vas the town and brush the back drop.

Are you (D)sleep

ing,

broth er John?

Dove nest ed towers, the hour was (Eb)strike the street, quick sil ver moon.

Car riage a cross, the fog two (Eb)step to lamp light sil ver moon.

cel lar tune.

The (Dm7)laughs come hard in (C7sus)Auld (C7)Lang Syne.

The (Dm7)glass was raised, the fired roast, the (C7sus)full ness of the (C7)wine, the dim last (Edim7)toast (F)ing.

(Dm7)While at port, a (C7sus)dieu (C7)or (F)die.

A (Dm7)choke of grief, heart hard ened eye, be (C7sus)yond be lief, a (C7)bro ken man too (F)tough to cry.

Surf’s up, mm mm, mm mm, mm (Eb)mm, a board a ti dal wave.

Come a bout hard and join the (Eb)young and of ten ti dal wave.

spring you gave.

I (Ab)heard the word,

won (Cm7)der ful thing,

a (Fm7)chil dren’s song.

A (Fm7)chil

dren’s (Cm7)song.

Have you (Bb)lis

tened as they (Cm)play?

Their (Fm7)song

is (Cm7)love,

and the (Bb)chil

dren know the (Cm)way.

A (Fm7)chil

dren’s (Cm7)song.

Have you (Bb)lis

tened as they (Cm)play?

Their (Fm7)song

is (Cm7)love,

and the (Bb)chil

dren know the (Cm)way.

A (Cm)way.

A (Fm11)child.

Surf's Up — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Surf's Up" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of G, 81 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Surf's Up

Where are the chord symbols for "Surf's Up" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Surf's Up" is in G.
What key is "Surf's Up" by Brian Wilson played in?
Surf's Up is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Surf's Up"?
The arrangement plays at 81 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Surf's Up" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Surf's Up"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Surf's Up"?
"Surf's Up" was originally performed by Brian Wilson. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Surf's Up"?
This arrangement uses 19 chords: A, Ab, Ab6, Bb, Bbmaj9, C7, Cm, Cm7, +11 more.
What other songs by Brian Wilson can I play here?
Try "HEROES AND VILLAINS", "WONDERFUL", "GOOD VIBRATIONS". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Does "Surf's Up" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Surf's Up" is in the key of G at 81 BPM.
What chords are in "Surf's Up"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of G, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

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