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Taken By Surprise chords by
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Key: Db major•
Verse 1
C
C

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I knew someone long ago
Dm
Dm

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G
G

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She wasn't there and then she was

That lightning hit the ground
Dm
Dm

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F
F

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C
C

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without a warning

She would laugh, I would laugh
Dm
Dm

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G
G

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Somehow that sound became a day

Day turned into night and night
Dm
Dm

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to morning
C
C

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Verse 2
Dm
Dm

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If she ever comes back
C
C

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around
Dm
Dm

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For something she forgot
G
G

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Or maybe take me for a ride
Dm
Dm

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I don't get taken by

surprise anymore
G
G

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I don't get taken by surprise
C
C

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anymore
Verse 3
C
C

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I knew someone long ago
Dm
Dm

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G
G

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Although it feels like yesterday

She would look me in the eye
Dm
Dm

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F
F

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C
C

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and say whatever

I know this kind of moon
Dm
Dm

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It looks too full to come
G
G

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back down

I've seen a couple of suns that set
Dm
Dm

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Gsus4
Gsus4

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forever
C
C

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Verse 4
Dm
Dm

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C
C

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If she ever comes back around
Am
Am

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Just to slam an open door
C
C

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G
G

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Or to lay her hand in mine
Dm
Dm

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I don't get taken

by surprise anymore
G
G

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I don't get taken by surprise

anymore
Dm
Dm

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I don't get taken by surprise
Verse 5
C
C

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I knew someone long ago
Dm
Dm

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G
G

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Whether I wanted to or not

We never said goodbye
Dm
Dm

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C
C

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that I remember

She never knew how much

she gave
Dm
Dm

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G
G

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How much she may have left behind

I never knew how much
Dm
Dm

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F
F

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I had to surrender
Verse 6
C
C

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Dm
Dm

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If she ever comes
C
C

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back around
Am
Am

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To see if I'm still so old
G
G

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Or just make me feel alive
Dm
Dm

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I don't get taken by

surprise anymore
G
G

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I don't get taken by

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Dm
Dm

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I don't get taken by

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Verse 7
G
G

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I don't get taken by surprise
Dm
Dm

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I don't get taken by sur prise
G
G

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I don't get taken by surprise
Outro 1
G
G

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Dm

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G
G

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Chords

  • C

  • Dm

  • G

  • F

  • Gsus4

  • Am

Capo: 1

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Taken By Surprise by Iron & Wine is Db major.

The primary chords used in Taken By Surprise are Db, Ebm, Ab, Gb, Absus4, Bbm.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 1 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like Db, Ebm, Ab, Gb, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Taken By Surprise is approximately 82 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Taken By Surprise 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 Taken By Surprise. 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 Iron & Wine.

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

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