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I Surrender All Chords

Traditional Beginner Key of G 4 Chords 2 min read Updated Jul 2026

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

G · C · D · Em

I Surrender All Chords – Guitar

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

G · C · D · Em

I Surrender All Chords – Ukulele

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

G · C · D · Em

I Surrender All Chords – Piano

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

G · C · D · Em

I Surrender All Chords – Banjo

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

G · C · D · Em

I Surrender All Chords – Mandolin

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

G · C · D · Em

I Surrender All Chords – Harmonica

A classic Christian hymn of devotion and commitment. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Chords used: G, C, D, Em · Key: G · Difficulty: Beginner

Basic Strum (4/4 Time)

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Tip: Use a simple down-up strum if the pattern is tricky; focus on the chord changes.

Chords & Structure

Full Song

Verse 1

G – C – G

D – G – C – G

C – G – D

G – C – G

Chorus

C – G – D – G

C – G – D

G – C

Verse 2

G – C – G

D – G – C – G

C – G – D

G – C – G

Chorus

C – G – D – G

C – G – D

G – C

Verse 3

G – C – G

D – G – C – G

C – G – D

G – C – G

Chorus

C – G – D – G

C – G – D

G – C

Verse 4

G – C – G

D – G – C – G

C – G – D

G – C – G

Chorus

C – G – D – G

C – G – D

G – C

Verse 5

G – C – G

D – G – C – G

C – G – D

G – C – G

Chorus

C – G – D – G

C – G – D

G – C

Practice tip: Master the G-C-D chord progression, as it’s the core of the song. Practice switching between G and C slowly before adding the strum.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "I Surrender All"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.

Is "I Surrender All" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "I Surrender All" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "I Surrender All"?

It was written by Judson W. Van DeVenter, Winfield S. Weeden, and released in 1896.