Surrounded (Fight My Battles) Chords

Michael W. Smith

68 BPM 4/4 1:53 Beginner–Intermediate worship

Chords6

CChorus4 bars×2

This is how I fight my battles

VVerse2 bars×2

It may look like I’m surrounded

.But I’m surrounded by You

IINSTRUMENTAL4 bars×2

CChorus ×2Repeat · 4 bars

VVerse ×2Repeat · 2 bars

Beyond the notes

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Easiest on guitar

Open chords in G. A capo on fret 3 sounds like the original key of A#.

GG/CG/BCDEm

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Surrounded (Fight My Battles) chords in other keys

The same progression moved to whichever key suits your voice. Pick one to transpose the chart and the playback.

Key of A# Original: A#A#/D#A#/DD#FGm
Key of G: GG/CG/BCDEm
Key of C: CC/FC/EFGAm
Key of D: DD/GD/F#GABm
Key of A: AA/DA/C#DEF#m
Key of E: EE/AE/G#ABC#m
Key of F: FF/BbF/ABbCDm

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About Surrounded (Fight My Battles)

Surrounded (Fight My Battles) by Michael W. Smith — A# major, 68 BPM, beginner–intermediate. Built around A#, A#/D#, A#/D and D#. Transpose to any key right on the page. The chart moves through Chorus, Verse and INSTRUMENTAL, using 6 chords in total — a slow and contemplative worship song, and A# major is bright and versatile.

Chord progressions in this song: I–IV–V (Three-chord trick)

Frequently asked questions

Who wrote Surrounded (Fight My Battles)?

Surrounded (Fight My Battles) was written and recorded by Michael W. Smith.

What key is Surrounded (Fight My Battles) in?

Surrounded (Fight My Battles) is in A# major.

What are the chords in Surrounded (Fight My Battles)?

The chord chart uses 6 chords: A#, A#/D#, A#/D, D#, F, Gm.

How fast is Surrounded (Fight My Battles)?

Surrounded (Fight My Battles) is played at 68 BPM (beats per minute) — a slow and contemplative feel.

Is Surrounded (Fight My Battles) easy to play?

Surrounded (Fight My Battles) is built around 5 main chords — 6 in total once you count the passing chords — so it's rated Beginner–Intermediate. It takes some practice but is very manageable.

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