Sweet Surrender

by John Denver
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Lyrics

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 — Beginner Piano Tutorial

Learn "Sweet Surrender" on piano — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded notes show you exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 70 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

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About “Sweet Surrender”

What key is "Sweet Surrender" by John Denver played in?
Sweet Surrender is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Sweet Surrender"?
The arrangement plays at 70 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Sweet Surrender" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Sweet Surrender"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Sweet Surrender"?
"Sweet Surrender" was originally performed by John Denver. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Sweet Surrender"?
This arrangement uses 2 chords: C, G7. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
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 in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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