Intro A Bm E Bm E Bm E A Verse 1 I'd Like To ATake You By Surprise At The Grocery Store AGrab You By The Hand And A7Step On The Electric DDoor DLeave The BmShopping Cart Right Where ItE Is EI Betcha Some-BmBody's Got The SameE List EI Wanna BmTake Us Away From AllE This To A DistantA Shore. Verse 2 AI'd Leave The Car By The Curb With The Motor On AThe Tape Deck Playin' Our A7Favorite Love DSong DAnd BmYou'd Say "What In TheE World?" EAnd BmSmile Just Like A LittleE Girl EAnd BmI'd Say "I Can't Tell YEou Now But It Won't BeA Long." Chorus AI Know It Sounds DFun-Ny, But It's DmTrue... DmI Get So ABusy I Forget I'm In F#7Love With EYou EAnd Every DNow And DmThen We Need To F#7Get EAway To C#m7Get Close, EAgain. Verse 3 AUp In The Air In A Window Seat AYour Head On My Shoulder And A A7Blanket Around Our DFeet BmWe Could Leave The Kids AtE Home EAnd If BmYou Get Worried We Could TelEe-Phone EWe Need A BmWeekend Of Fun For UnderE Two Hundred Dollars, ComA-Plete. Chorus AWell, I Know It Sounds DFun-Ny, But It's DmTrue... DmI Get So ABusy I Forget I'm In F#7Love With EYou EAnd DEvery Now And DmThen We Need To F#7Get Away To C#m7Get Close, EAgain. Chorus EI Know, It's DFun-Ny, But It's DmTrue... DmI Get So ABusy I Forget I'm In F#7Love With EYou EAnd DEvery Now And DmThen We Need To F#7Get Away To C#m7Get Close, EAgain. Interlude Bm E Bm E Bm E Bm E Verse 4 Ooo,AThere We Would Be In A Sunny Land AWe'd Lie On The Beach And You Could A7Wiggle Your Toes In The DSand DA BmTropical Drink Late AEt Night EAnd A BmMidnight Dip If The TempeEr-Ature's Right, EThe BmBest Things Turn OuC#m7t Better If They Never WerAe Planned. Chorus AI Know It Sounds DFun-Ny, But It's DmTrue... DmI Get So ABusy I Forget I'm In F#7Love With EYou EAnd Every DNow And DmThen We Need To F#7Get EAway To C#m7Get Close, EAgain. Chorus AI Know It's DFun-Ny, But It's DmTrue... DmI Get So ABusy I Forget I'm In F#7Love With EYou EAnd DEvery Now And DmThen We Need To F#7Get EAway To C#m7Get Close, EAgain. Chorus ADo Do Do Do DDo Do Dm DmDo Do DoA Do Do Do F#7 E EDo DDo Do Do DDmo Do F#7 E C#m7 E Outro DI DmKnow It's True DmI Get So ABusy I Forget I'm In F#7Love With EYou EAnd DEvery Now And DmThen We Need To F#7Get EAway To C#m7Get Close, EAgain. D"Now Leaving At DmGate 14 For San Juan.A.." Etc. (Paul Noises)
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FAQ
What are the chords for By Surprise?
The chords for By Surprise are: A, Bm, E, A7, D, Dm, F#7, C#m7
What is the original key of By Surprise?
The original key is E.
What is the difficulty of playing By Surprise?
The difficulty level is Advanced.
Can I play By Surprise in another key?
Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.
Can By Surprise be played on an acoustic guitar?
Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.
Can I play By Surprise on ukulele?
Chord By Surprise can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.
How many chords are used in By Surprise?
By Surprise uses 8 chords: A, Bm, E, A7, D, Dm, F#7, C#m7
What is the easiest way to play By Surprise?
You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.
What decade was By Surprise released in?
By Surprise was released in the 1960s. See more 1960s songs here
Are there easier chord versions for By Surprise?
Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch By Surprise to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.
