Other arrangements of Surrender
Pick a learning view.
(B)Moth er told me, (F#)yes she told me, (E)I’d meet girls like you.
She al so told me stay a way, you’ll the WACs in know what you’ll catch.
Now (E)Just the oth er day I heard of a (B)sol dier’s fall ing off
some In do ne sian junk of that’s go ing ’round.
all these years.
Mom my’s all right, (G#m7)Dad dy’s all right, they (F#)just (F#sus)seem a lit tle weird.
Sur ren der, sur ren der, but don’t give (F#sus)your self a way,
way,
way.
(B)Fa ther says, “Your (F#)moth er’s right, she’s (E)real ly up on things.”
Be fore we mar ried, Mom my served in the WACs in the Phil ip pines.
Now (E)I had heard the WACs re cruit ed a (B)old maids for the war.
But Mom my is n’t one of that’s those, I’ve known her all these years.
Mom my’s all right, (G#m7)Dad dy’s all right, they (F#)just (F#sus)seem a lit tle weird.
Sur ren der, sur ren der, but don’t give (F#sus)your self a way,
way,
way.
(C)What ev er hap pened to all this sea son’s (F)los ers of the year?
Ev ’ry time I got to think ing, where’d they dis ap pear.
(F)Then I woke up, (Gsus)Mom and Dad are roll ing on the couch.
(F)Roll ing num bers, rock and roll ing, (C)got my Kiss rec ords out.
Mom my’s all right, (Am7)Dad dy’s all right, they (G7)just (G7sus)seem a lit tle weird.
Sur ren der, sur ren der, but don’t give your self a way,
way,
(G)way.
A way.
A way.
Sur ren der, sur ren der, but don’t give your self a way.
Sur ren der, sur ren der, but don’t give your self a way.
Sur ren der.
Surrender — Simple Sheet Music
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"Surrender" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of Eb, 132 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Surrender”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Surrender"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- What key is "Surrender" by Cheap Trick played in?
- Surrender is arranged in the key of Eb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Surrender"?
- The arrangement plays at 132 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Surrender" 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 "Surrender"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Surrender"?
- "Surrender" was originally performed by Cheap Trick. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Surrender"?
- This arrangement uses 15 chords: A, Ab, Am7, B, Bb, C, E, F, +7 more.
- What other songs by Cheap Trick can I play here?
- Try "THE FLAME", "I Want You To Want Me", "Surrender". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Surrender". Key of Eb, 132 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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