Verse 1: Gm I would react badly (nc) To the slightest hint of hesitance Gm He’d bend awkwardly to suit my mood (nc) No word from his defense Gm I’d cry knowing how my tears (nc) Felt like acid burning through his skin Gm Pushed every little button Gm But the right one that would let me in Pre-chorus: Gm F6 Dm7 Now he’s afraid of me Gm F6 Dm7 He’s afraid of me Chorus: Eb F It took me by surprise Gm Bbmaj7 The hatred in his eyes Eb F I’ve pushed this man as far as he could go Gm Bbmaj7 But he lacked the words to let me know Eb F D7 Gm He acted out, now I can see it is my fault Verse 2: Gm I made changes that went unnoticed (nc) Sang songs for deaf ears Gm He mistook my silence for punishment (nc) As it had been all these years Gm Gm I’d cry knowing how my tears felt like acid burning through his skin Pre-chorus: Gm F6 Dm7 Now he’s afraid of me Gm F6 Dm7 He’s afraid of me Chorus: Eb F It took me by surprise Gm Bbmaj7 The hatred in his eyes Eb F I’ve pushed this man as far as he could go Gm Bbmaj7 But he lacked the words to let me know Eb F He acted out, now I Eb F It took me by surprise Gm Bbmaj7 The hatred in his eyes Eb F I’ve pushed this man as far as he could go Gm Bbmaj7 But he lacked the words to let me know Eb F D7 Gm He acted out, now I can see it is my fault This arrangement is its contributor’s own interpretation, shared for private study, education and non-commercial use. The underlying song, lyrics and music remain the property of their copyright owners. To request removal, see Legal & Copyright.
7 ukulele chords used in "It Took Me By Surprise" by Maria Mena: Bbmaj7, D7, Dm7, Eb, F, F6 and Gm












transposition +2 is the easiest!
What does the -nc- mean??