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Johnny Surfboard chords by
Barry Mann
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Key: E major
Verse 1
D
D

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F#m
F#m
2

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Most every day you'd find him
G
G

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D
D

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on the beach at Malibu
F#m
F#m
2

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Sitting in the sun and sand
G
G

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A
A

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with his sweetheart Sue
D
D

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F#m
F#m
2

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Yes, Sue was his first love,
G
G

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one that he adored
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D

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F#m
F#m
2

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And his second love was by his side,
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A
A

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D

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his silver surfing board.
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G

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D

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Oh, they called him Johnny Surfboard.
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G

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D

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Surfing was his game.
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G

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D

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Bm
Bm
2

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And to be the king of all the beach
E
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A
A

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was Johnny's only aim.
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G

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D

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And the waves broke like thunder.
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G

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D
D

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They looked so mean and cruel
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G

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D

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Watch out Johnny Surfboard
Bm
Bm
2

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A
A

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Don't be a surfing fool
F#m
F#m
2

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But then one day he held her
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G

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And whispered in her ear
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F#m
F#m
2

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Sue, I think the time has come
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For me to shoot the beam
A
A

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Yes, this was the moment
F#m
F#m
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that he'd been waiting for
F#m
F#m
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So he kissed his girl and grabbed his boy
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A
A

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D

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And ran down to the shore
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G

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D

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Sue cried as she watched him
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G

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Her heart beat wild with fear
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G

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But Johnny rode the biggest wave
Bm
Bm
2

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A

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And headed for the pier
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D

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But Johnny lost his balance
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G

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D

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And fell into the foam
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And Johnny Silver, the surf boy
Bm
Bm
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A
A

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Came floating back home
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Oh, the waves broke like thunder
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G

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They looked so mean and cruel
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D

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Goodbye Johnny,
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Bm
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you surf boy,
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goodbye you surf fool

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Open Tuner
Chords
  • D

  • F#m

    2
  • G

  • A

  • Bm

    2
  • E

Capo: 2

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Johnny Surfboard by Barry Mann is E major.

The primary chords used in Johnny Surfboard are E, G#m, A, B, C#m, F#.

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

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

The tempo of Johnny Surfboard is approximately 130 beats per minute.

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

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

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 Barry Mann.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Johnny Surfboard to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.

You can view the full chord sheet and lyrics for Johnny Surfboard by Barry Mann on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.