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Surfin' original guitar chords by
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Key: G major•
Intro 1
D
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Surfin' is the only life
C
C

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The only way for me
D
D

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C
C

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Now surf, surf with (me)
G
G

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Bom bom dit di dit dip

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Verse 1
G
G

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I got up this mornin' turned on my radio

I was checkin' on the surfin' scene

To see if I would go
C
C

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And when the DJ tells me

that the surfin' is fine
D
D

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That's when I know my baby

and I will have a good time
Chorus 1
G
G

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We're going surfin' (bom bom dip di dit)

Surfin' (bom bom dip di dit)

Surfin' (bom bom dip di dit)

Surfin' (bom bom dip di dit)
C
C

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Surfin' (bom bom dip di dit)

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G
G

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Surfin' (bom bom dip di dit)

Surfin' (bom bom dip di dit)
D
D

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C
C

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Surfin' is the only life the only way for me
D
D

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C
C

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Now surf, surf with (me)
G
G

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Bom bom dip di dit
Verse 2

Bom bom dip di dit
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From the early morning

to the middle of the night

Any time the surf is up the time is right
C
C

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And when the surf is down to take its place
D
D

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We'll do the surfer's stomp

it's the latest dance craze
Chorus 2
G
G

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We're going surfin' (bom bom dip di dit)

Surfin' (bom bom dip di dit)

Surfin' (bom bom dip di dit)

Surfin' (bom bom dip di dit)
C
C

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Surfin' (bom bom dip di dit)

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G

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Surfin' (bom bom dip di dit)

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D
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C
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Surfin' is the only life the only way for me
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D

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C
C

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Now surf, surf with (me)
G
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Bom bom dip di dit
Verse 3

Bom bom dip di dit
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Now the dawn is breaking

and we really gotta go

But we'll be back here very soon

that you better know
C
C

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Yeah my surfer knots are rising

and my board is losing wax
D
D

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But that won't stop me baby,

'cause you know I'm coming back
Chorus 3
G
G

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We're going surfin' (bom bom dip di dit)

Surfin' (bom bom dip di dit)

Surfin' (bom bom dip di dit)

Surfin' (bom bom dip di dit)
C
C

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Surfin' (bom bom dip di dit)

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Surfin' (bom bom dip di dit)

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C
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Surfin' is the only life the only way for me
D
D

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Now come on pretty baby
C
C

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and surf with me, yeah
G
G

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Bom bom dip di dit

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • D

  • C

  • G

Capo: 0

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Surfin' by The Beach Boys is G major.

The primary chords used in Surfin' are D, C, G.

No capo is required for this song.

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

If the simplified chords are too easy, you can visit the original chords page for a more advanced arrangement.

The tempo of Surfin' is approximately 140 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Surfin' 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 Surfin'. 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 Beach Boys.

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