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Surfer Dan chords by
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Key: D major•
Verse 1
D
D

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C
C

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G
G

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Moving so fast you can't
C
C

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D
D

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see him go by
Verse 2
D
D

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Everybody's talking bout
Bm
Bm
2

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B
B
2

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Bm
Bm
2

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Surfer Dan
D
D

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Doheny to Nirvana in
B
B
2

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his Chevy Sedan
C
C

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G
G

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Moving so fast you can't
D
D

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see him go by

(ooh....)
Verse 3
D
D

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He's a gremmie Mahareshi in
B
B
2

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his baggies and beads
D
D

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Super Stock surfer jock
Bm
Bm
2

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B
B
2

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down to his knees
C
C

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G
G

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D
D

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He's so ripped he can't see you go by
Verse 4
D
D

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F#
F#
2

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Surfer Dan someone that
B
B
2

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everyone knows

(he's so cool you know his
D
D

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cool is cool)
G
G

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A
A

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27 girls follow wherever he goes
Verse 5
D
D

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B
B
2

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Everybody's looking for Surfer Dan
D
D

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Skinny Minnie,
B
B
2

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mom & dad and Uncle Sam
C
C

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G
G

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D
D

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He's so cool they can't see him go by
Interlude 1
D
D

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Verse 6
D
D

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SOLO (Whahooo,

Wah, Wah Wahooo..)
Verse 7
F#
F#
2

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Surfer Dan someone that
B
B
2

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everyone knows

(he's so cool you know his
D
D

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cool is cool)
G
G

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27 girls follow wherever
A
A

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he goes
D
D

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(Boss, Stoked, Groovy)
Verse 8
B
B
2

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Everybody's talking bout Surfer Dan
D
D

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Doheny to Nirvana in
B
B
2

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his Chevy Sedan
C
C

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G
G

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D
D

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Moving so fast you can't see him go by
C
C

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G
G

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He's so ripped He can't
D
D

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see You go by
C
C

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G
G

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D
D

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He's so cool you can't see him go by
Outro 1
D
D

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Chords

  • D

  • C

  • G

  • Bm

    2

  • B

    2

  • F#

    2

  • A

Capo: 0

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Surfer Dan by The Turtles is D major.

The primary chords used in Surfer Dan are D, C, G, Bm, B, F#.

No capo is required for this song.

Yes, this version uses open chords like D, C, G, Bm, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Surfer Dan is approximately 150 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Surfer Dan 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 Surfer Dan. 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 The Turtles.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Surfer Dan 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 Surfer Dan by The Turtles on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.