Intro C Dm G Dm G Dm G C Verse 1 I'd Like To CTake You By Surprise At The Grocery Store CGrab You By The Hand And C7Step On The Electric DFoor FLeave The DmShopping Cart Right Where ItG Is GI Betcha Some-DmBody's Got The SameG List GI Wanna DmTake Us Away From AllG This To A DistantC Shore. Verse 2 CI'd Leave The Car By The Curb With The Motor On CThe Tape Deck Playin' Our C7Favorite Love FSong FAnd DmYou'd Say "What In TheG World?" GAnd DmSmile Just Like A LittleG Girl GAnd DmI'd Say "I Can't Tell YGou Now But It Won't BeC Long." Chorus CI Know It Sounds FFun-Ny, But It's FmTrue... FmI Get So CBusy I Forget I'm In A7Love WithG You GAnd Every FNow And FmThen We Need To A7GetG Away ToEm7 Get CloseG, Again. Verse 3 CUp In The Air In A Window Seat CYour Head On My Shoulder And A C7Blanket Around Our FFeet DmWe Could Leave The Kids AtG Home GAnd If DmYou Get Worried We Could TelGe-Phone GWe Need A DmWeekend Of Fun For UnderG Two Hundred Dollars, ComC-Plete. Chorus CWell, I Know It Sounds FFun-Ny, But It's FmTrue... FmI Get So CBusy I Forget I'm In A7Love WithG You GAnd FEvery Now And FmThen We Need To A7Get Away ToEm7 Get CloseG, Again. Chorus GI Know, It's FFun-Ny, But It's FmTrue... FmI Get So CBusy I Forget I'm In A7Love WithG You GAnd FEvery Now And FmThen We Need To A7Get Away ToEm7 Get CloseG, Again. Interlude Dm G Dm G Dm G Dm G Verse 4 Ooo,CThere We Would Be In A Sunny Land CWe'd Lie On The Beach And You Could C7Wiggle Your Toes In The FSand FA DmTropical Drink Late AGt Night GAnd A DmMidnight Dip If The TempeGr-Ature's Right, GThe DmBest Things Turn OuEm7t Better If They Never WeCre Planned. Chorus CI Know It Sounds FFun-Ny, But It's FmTrue... FmI Get So CBusy I Forget I'm In A7Love WithG You GAnd Every FNow And FmThen We Need To A7GetG Away ToEm7 Get CloseG, Again. Chorus CI Know It's FFun-Ny, But It's FmTrue... FmI Get So CBusy I Forget I'm In A7Love WithG You GAnd FEvery Now And FmThen We Need To A7GetG Away ToEm7 Get CloseG, Again. Chorus CDo Do Do Do DFo Do Fm FmDo Do DoC Do Do Do A7 G GDo FDo Do Do DFmo Do A7 G Em7 G Outro FI FmKnow It's True FmI Get So CBusy I Forget I'm In A7Love WithG You GAnd FEvery Now And FmThen We Need To A7GetG Away ToEm7 Get CloseG, Again. F"Now Leaving At FmGate 14 For San Juan.C.." Etc. (Paul Noises)
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FAQ
What are the chords for By Surprise?
The chords for By Surprise are: C, Dm, G, C7, F, Fm, A7, Em7
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: C, Dm, G, C7, F, Fm, A7, Em7
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.
