Key: F 76 BPM
No Surprises
Radiohead
Chords: F Bbmaj7 Gm C Am Dm
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Strumming Pattern
Lyrics
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[Verse]
F – Bbmaj7 – Gm – F
[Chorus]
Am – Dm – Gm – C – F
💡 Tips
- • Fingerpicking creates the iconic sound
- • Gentle, lullaby-like
🎵 Did You Know?
- • Released 1997
- • From OK Computer
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How to Play "No Surprises" on Ukulele
"No Surprises" by Radiohead is one of the most popular songs to learn on ukulele, and for good reason — it uses just 6 simple chords (F, Bbmaj7, Gm, C, Am, Dm) and has a catchy strumming pattern that's perfect for intermediate players.
The song is played in the key of F at around 76 BPM. Focus on getting the chord transitions smooth before worrying about speed — the strumming pattern () will come naturally once your fingers know where to go.
Chord Breakdown
- F — Two fingers: 2nd fret G string, 1st fret E string
- Bbmaj7 — Standard fingering
- Gm — Standard fingering
- C — The easiest chord — one finger on the 3rd fret of the A string
- Am — Just one finger on the 2nd fret of the G string
- Dm — Standard fingering
Once you've mastered this song, check out similar intermediate songs like I'm Yours or Hey Soul Sister that use the same chord progression.