Question 1

What key is "The Surprising" in?

Accepted Answer

"The Surprising" by Deep Purple is in the key of C minor.

Question 2

What is the BPM of "The Surprising"?

Accepted Answer

"The Surprising" has a tempo of 165 BPM (fast).

Question 3

What chords are in "The Surprising"?

Accepted Answer

The main chords in "The Surprising" are: Em, Am7, C, G, D, F, C#maj7, Bm7 and 4 more.

Question 4

Is "The Surprising" easy to play on guitar?

Accepted Answer

"The Surprising" is a challenge for advanced players — it uses 12 chords including barre or complex shapes: Em, Am7, C, G, D, F, C#maj7, Bm7 and 4 more.