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Beneath the Surface chords by
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Intro 1
D
D

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Gsus2
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D
D

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G
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Gsus2
Gsus2

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D
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Gsus2
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D
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Bm
Bm
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Gsus2
Gsus2

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D
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Verse 1
D
D

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Is there ever really a right time
Bm
Bm
2

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You had led me to believe
Gsus2
Gsus2

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D
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Someday you'd be there for me
Verse 2
D
D

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When the stars above aligned
Bm
Bm
2

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When you weren't so consumed
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D

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Gsus2
Gsus2

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D
D

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I kept looking for the clues
Em
Em

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So I waited
Verse 3
A
A

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in the shad

ows of my heart
Em
Em

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And still the time was
A
A

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Asus4
Asus4

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A
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never right
Verse 4
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Gsus2
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G
G

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A
A

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Until one day I stopped caring
G
G

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D
D

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And began to forget why I
A
A

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longed to be so close
D
D

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A
A

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Bm
Bm
2

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And I disappeared into the darkness
Em
Em

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And the darkness turned to pain
Bm
Bm
2

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And never went away
Em
Em

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Until all that remained
G
G

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Gsus2
Gsus2

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G
G

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Asus4
Asus4

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A
A

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D
D

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Was buried deep beneath the surface
Interlude 1
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D

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Gsus2
Gsus2

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G
G

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Gsus2
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D
D

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Gsus2
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G
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Gsus2
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D
D

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Gsus2
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A
A

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Asus4
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D
D

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Bm
Bm
2

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G
G

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D
D

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Verse 5
D
D

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A shell of what things could have been
Verse 6
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A
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Bm
Bm
2

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Tired bones beneath a veil
A
A

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G
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A
A

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D
D

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Of guarded secrets all too frail

Sad to think I never knew
Bm
Bm
2

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You were searching for the words
G
G

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For the moment to emerge
D
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Bm
Bm
2

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Verse 7
Em
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A
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D
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Em
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Yet the moment never came

You couldn't risk my fragile

frame
Asus4
Asus4

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Verse 8
A
A

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D
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Gsus2
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G
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Until one day you stopped caring
D
D

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And began to forget why
A
A

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you tried to be so close
D
D

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A
A

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And you disappeared
Bm
Bm
2

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into the darkness
Em
Em

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And the darkness turned to pain
Bm
Bm
2

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And never went away
Em
Em

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Until all that remained
G
G

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Asus4
Asus4

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A
A

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Was buried deep beneath the surface
F#m
F#m
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Interlude 2
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D
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A
A

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F#m
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G
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D
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A
A

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F#m
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2

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Verse 9
F#m
F#m
2

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G
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I would scream just to be heard
D
D

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As if yelling at the stars

I was bleeding just to feel
A
A

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Asus4
Asus4

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A
A

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Verse 10
F#m
F#m
2

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G
G

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You would never say a word
D
D

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Kept me reaching in the dark
A
A

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Asus4
Asus4

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Always something to conceal
A
A

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Verse 11
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A
A

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Until one day I stopped
G
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Dsus4
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caring
D
D

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And began to forget why
A
A

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I longed to be so close
D
D

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A
A

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And I disappeared into
Bm
Bm
2

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the darkness
A
A

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Em
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And the darkness turned to pain
Bm
Bm
2

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And never went away
Em
Em

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Until all that remained
G
G

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Asus4
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A
A

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Was buried deep beneath the sur
D
D

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face
Outro 1
D
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Bm
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Chords

  • D

  • Gsus2

  • G

  • Bm

    2

  • Em

  • A

  • Asus4

  • F#m

    2

  • Dsus4

Capo: 2

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Frequently asked questions

What is the original key of Beneath the Surface?

The original key of Beneath the Surface by Dream Theater is E major.

What are the main chords for Beneath the Surface?

The primary chords used in Beneath the Surface are E, Asus2, A, C#m, F#m, B.

Do I need a capo to play Beneath the Surface?

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 2 fret.

Is Beneath the Surface beginner-friendly on guitar?

Yes, this version uses open chords like E, Asus2, A, C#m, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

What is the tempo (BPM) of Beneath the Surface?

The tempo of Beneath the Surface is approximately 133 beats per minute.

How do I transpose the chords for Beneath the Surface?

You can easily change the key of Beneath the Surface using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

Can I print the guitar chords for Beneath the Surface?

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for Beneath the Surface. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Is there a tuner available for Beneath the Surface?

Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with Dream Theater.

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