Surrender

Q: How to play the easy chords for Surrender (Swing Out Sister)?

To play the Easy Chords for Surrender, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords (C, G, Am, F) with Capo on Fret 4 to make transitions easier without barre chords.

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Key: ABM

110 BPM

Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)

Strum: ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

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CHORD DIAGRAMS

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[Intro]
[Abm7] [Bbm7] [Bbm7/Eb]

[Abm7]Try to [Bbm7]forget torment
[Bbm7/Eb]Lying behind [Abm7]a smile
[Bbm7]Tears for sentiment
[Bbm7/Eb]Now I've [Abm7]done my time
[Bbm7]You filled my [Bbm7/Eb]head with your opinions
[Abm7]Blind to your [Bbm7]lies I listened
[Bbm7/Eb]Still waiting for love [Abm7]to take revenge (revenge)
[Bbm7]For that [Bbm7/Eb]sweet surrender
[Abm7]You'll get [Bbm7]what you deserve
[Bbm7/Eb]Hiding behind [Abm7]a lie
[Bbm7]Revenge says [Bbm7/Eb]more than words
[Abm7]You'll pay [Bbm7]for your crime
[Bbm7/Eb]I fooled myself [Abm7]you'd change your ways
[Bbm7]Blind to your [Bbm7/Eb]lies I listened
[Abm7]Still waiting for love [Bbm7]to take revenge (revenge)
[Bbm7/Eb]For that [Abm7]sweet surrender
[Bbm7]Still waiting for [Bbm7/Eb]love to take revenge
[Abm7]For that [Bbm7]sweet surrender
[Bbm7/Eb]Still waiting for [Abm7]love to take revenge
[Bbm7]For that [Bbm7/Eb]sweet surrender
[Abm7]Still waiting for love [Bbm7]to take revenge (revenge)
[Bbm7/Eb]For that [Abm7]sweet surrender
[Bbm7](Inst. Break)
[Bbm7/Eb]Still waiting for [Abm7]love to take revenge
[Bbm7]For that [Bbm7/Eb]sweet surrender
[Abm7]Still waiting for love [Bbm7]to take revenge (revenge)
[Bbm7/Eb]Still waiting [Abm7]for love
[Bbm7]Still waiting for [Bbm7/Eb]love to take revenge
[Abm7]Waiting for [Bbm7]love from heaven
[Bbm7/Eb]Still waiting for [Abm7]love to take revenge
[Bbm7]Still waiting [Bbm7/Eb]for love
[Abm7]To take revenge
[Bbm7]Sweet revenge
[Bbm7/Eb]Waiting for [Abm7]love from heaven

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Song Fundamentals

Original Key Abm (Ab Minor)

Tempo / BPM 110 BPM

Tuning Standard (E A D G B E)

Time Signature 4/4

Difficulty Level Very Easy

Capo Position Capo Fret 4

Chord Count 8 Unique Chords

Genre New

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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

Time Signature 4/4

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Surrender by Swing Out Sister is played in the key of Abm with a tempo of around 110 BPM. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: Abm7 (i) sebagai Tonic Minor (Pusat Nada/Gelap), diikuti Emaj7 (VI) sebagai Submediant Mayor (Harapan/Penebal Harmoni), diikuti Ebm7 (v) sebagai Dominant Minor (Pelepas Tensi Lembut).

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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips

Theory Guide

Guitar playing guide for Surrender by Swing Out Sister: sounding in Abm (Capo Fret 4, shape Em) at 110 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').

check_circle Key & Tempo: Sounding in Abm (Capo on Fret 4 (played in Em shape)) at 110 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circle Voicing & Barre Bypass: Contains barre shapes (Ab) with open cowboy substitutions (e.g. Fmaj7, Bm7, B7) to eliminate finger fatigue.
check_circle Critical Transition: Transition from Abm7 to Bbm7 requires anchoring index or ring finger as a stable pivot.
check_circle Strumming Pattern: Master '↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑' by starting at 79 BPM before accelerating to studio 110 BPM.

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Harmonic Progression

Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)

i – Bbm7 – Bbm7/Eb – Ab – Ab/Gb – VI – v – Eb7

Song chords:

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Abm7 Bbm7 Bbm7/Eb Ab

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

more_horiz Auxiliary / Transition Chords

Ab/Gb Emaj7 Ebm7 Eb7

Used as harmonic transition variations in intro, bridge, or outro.

tune Why Use a Capo?

Capo & Sounding Key

Sounding Key ABM Acoustic pitch of original recording

Capo Fret 4 sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings

Fingering Shape Key EM Open chord finger positions

Placing a Capo on Fret 4 transforms fingering into Em, maintaining Abm sound without complex barre chords.

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Diatonic Matrix

This song is built on the key of ABM. Here are the 7 diatonic chords (Chord Family) that harmonize according to music theory:

i Abm Tonic

ii° Bbdim Supertonic

III B Mediant

iv Dbm Subdominant

v Ebm Dominant

VI E Submediant

VII Gb Subtonic

speed Difficulty Level: Very Easy

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:

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dna MUSICAL DNA:

KEY: ABM • TEMPO: 110 BPM • PROG: i – Bbm7 – Bbm7/Eb – Ab – Ab/Gb – VI – v – Eb7 • DIFF: 1/5 • CAPO: 4

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for Surrender (Swing Out Sister)?

To play the Easy Chords for Surrender, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords (C, G, Am, F) with Capo on Fret 4 to make transitions easier without barre chords.

quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for Surrender?

The original recording key for Surrender by Swing Out Sister is ABM. You can use the Transpose (+ / -) feature anytime to adjust the pitch to match male or female vocal ranges automatically.

quiz Is audio sync and auto-scroll available for practice?

Yes, ChordGitar.in features touch-free Auto-Scroll with speed control, as well as an integrated player so your tempo and rhythm practice stays precise.

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