Lost and a lone on some for got ten high way,
trav eled by man y, re (G7)mem bered by few.
Look in’ for some thing that I can be lieve in,
look in’ for some thing that I’d like to (C)do
with my life.
There’s noth in’
be hind me and noth in’ that ties me to some thing that might have been (G7)true yes ter day.
To mor row
is o pen,
right now seems to be more than e nough,
just be here to (C)day,
and he don’t know what the fu ture is hold in’ in store.
I don’t know where I’m go in’, I’m not (G7)sure where I’ve been.
There’s a spir it that guides me, a light that shines for me, my life is worth the liv in’, I don’t need to see the (C)end.
(G7)Sweet,
sweet sur (C)ren der,
(G7)live,
live with out care,
like a fish
in the (C)wa ter,
like a bird
in the air.
(G7)Sweet
sur ren der,
(G7)live,
live with out care,
like a fish
in the (C)wa ter,
like a bird
in the air.
Sweet Surrender by John Denver
Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 70 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Sweet Surrender”
- What key is "Sweet Surrender" in?
- "Sweet Surrender" by John Denver is in the key of C with a tempo of 70 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "Sweet Surrender" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- Can I play "Sweet Surrender" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- What chords are used in "Sweet Surrender"?
- This arrangement of "Sweet Surrender" uses 2 chords: C, G7. Only a handful of chords — a great pick for early learners.
- How long does it take to learn "Sweet Surrender" on piano?
- 30–60 minutes for a basic playthrough using color-coded notes; 1–2 weeks of daily 15-min practice to perform smoothly hands-together.
- What other songs by John Denver can I play here?
- Try "Rocky Mountain High", "Thank God I'm a Country Boy", "Follow Me". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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