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No Surprises by Radiohead – Guitar Tab

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No Surprises by Radiohead – Guitar Tab

Radiohead - No Surprises album art

Why I Like This Tab

This tab for “No Surprises” by Radiohead is clean and understandable, making it a great choice for both beginners and intermediate players. It includes all the necessary elements to get you playing the song accurately, without any unnecessary complexities. Also, it’s a faithful representation of the original song, with the tabbed intro riff that gets you into the rhythm nicely. The chords are simple and common, so even if you’re just starting out, you won’t find anything too intimidating here.

Practice Tip

Focus on smooth transitions between the chords. This song relies heavily on the consistency of the rhythm, so getting those chord changes down without breaking the flow is crucial. Remember, it’s not about speed, but precision and timing. Practice slowly at first, and gradually increase your speed as you get more comfortable with the chord changes.

Genre & Difficulty

This song fits comfortably in the alternative rock genre, with elements of acoustic and indie thrown in. It’s a great choice for beginners looking to delve into these styles without getting overwhelmed. Intermediate players who enjoy Radiohead’s unique sound will also find it enjoyable and a good piece to add to their repertoire. This tab is straightforward and relatively easy to learn, making it suitable for players of all levels.

Full Tab


[Verse]
  D
A heart that's full up
       Gmaj7/B
Like a landfill
                  Em         A       Asus4
A job that slowly kills you, bruises that won't
D    Gm *
Heal

D
You look so tired, unhappy
Gmaj7/B
Bring down the government
Em          A          Asus4
They don't, they don't speak for
D  Gm *
Us

D
I'll take a quiet life
  Gmaj7/B
A handshake of carbon monoxide and


[Chorus]
Em            A     Asus4
No alarms and no surprises
Em            A     Asus4
No alarms and no surprises
Em            A     Asus4
No alarms and no surprises
D      Gm *
Silent
D      Gm *
Silent


[Bridge]
D
This is my final fit
   Gmaj7/B
My final bellyache with


[Chorus]
Em            A     Asus4
No alarms and no surprises
Em            A     Asus4
No alarms and no surprises
Em            A     Asus4
No alarms and no surprises
D      Gm *
Please


[Instrumental]
A  Gm
A  Gm
Em Gm


[Bridge]
D
Such a pretty house and
Gmaj7/B
Such a pretty garden


[Chorus]
Em            A     Asus4
No alarms and no surprises
Em            A     Asus4
No alarms and no surprises
Em            A     Asus4
No alarms and no surprises
D      Gm *
Please


[Outro]
D  Gm *   D (single strum)

Adapted for educational use. Based on public tab formatting. The commentary on this page is autogenerated as part of an ongoing test.

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