Key: Em · BPM: 136 · Difficulty: Intermediate · Chords: G, Em, D, C, F, Am, Bm · Strumming: DU DU DU DU
[Intro] G Em G Em G Em G [Verse] D C Well, they danced to every tune G the band could play D At just about midnight, C G they decided to call it a day D G C Well, there's one thing that's left here F G on their minds, Em Am yeah, yeah, yeah Em Am To get a little slice at Em Am Any price, yeah Em They stole the shoes and rice D Surrendered to the rhythm that is Bm D G Calling them home [Interlude] G Em G Em G [Verse] D C He was dumb, he was dirty, G But she was a princess D But custom-made it to fit C G Right into his arms D Shе could thrill him, Am She could chill him (Woo), G Em Down to the bone Am Em But hе was in his teens Am Em Am He had to spill the beans Em Still looking for ways and means D Surrender to the rhythm Bm D That is calling him home [Bridge] C Bm Well, who's to say if Am G It's right or wrong? C Bm Am G C Bm Am G C Bm Am Not another singer in another song G Am I said we're doing alright (We're doing alright) D Yeah, we're doing okay (We're doing okay) G We're doing okay [Solo] G Em G Em G Em G Em [Verse] G D Well, now guess what, C Guess what happened, G Guess what happened next D She said she had to go, C Said she was meeting up with G One of her friends D Am But it was nothing more or less than G Em Am Another mess of the blues Em Am But he had more to lose Em Am Started putting in clues Em Oh yeah, paying his dues D Surrender to the rhythm That is calling him home [Chorus] G Em G Surrender to the rhythm Em G Surrender to the rhythm G Surrender to the rhythm Em G Surrender, yeah, to the rhythm [Interlude] G Em G Em G Em G Em [Outro] G Em G Surrender to the rhythm Em G Surrender to the rhythm Em G Surrender to the rhythm Em Surrender, yeah, to the rhythm
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ℹ️ About This Song
The track is from the album The Resurrection Of Rust.
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Chords Info
- Tuning: Standard(E A D G B E)
- Key: Em
- Chords: G, Em, D, C, F, Am, Bm
- BPM: 136
- Suggested Strumming: DU DU DU DU
- D= Down Stroke, U = Upstroke, N.C= No Chord

Track Info
- Song: Surrender To The Rhythm
- Artist: Elvis Costello & Rusty
- Album: The Resurrection Of Rust
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What key is Surrender To The Rhythm in?
Surrender To The Rhythm is in the key of Em.
What chords do I need for Surrender To The Rhythm?
You need G, Em, D, C, F, Am, Bm to play Surrender To The Rhythm by Elvis Costello & Rusty.
Do I need a capo for Surrender To The Rhythm?
No capo is needed to play Surrender To The Rhythm by Elvis Costello & Rusty.
How hard is Surrender To The Rhythm to play on guitar?
Surrender To The Rhythm by Elvis Costello & Rusty is rated Intermediate. It includes some barre chords or slash chords.