Song Overview & Tuning Breakdown

"I Surrender" by Papa Roach is played in Custom Tuning (A#FA#D#G#C#F#A#D#) (A#FA#D#G#C#F#A#D#). No retuning is needed if your guitar is already in standard tuning. 1270 other songs in our catalog use Custom Tuning (A#FA#D#G#C#F#A#D#).

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Gear for Custom Tuning (A#FA#D#G#C#F#A#D#)

Strings and tools that make playing "I Surrender" in Custom Tuning (A#FA#D#G#C#F#A#D#) easier.

Ernie Ball Regular Slinky (.010–.046)

Recommended gauge .010–.046. Tension stays close to standard, so a regular set works without any setup changes.

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“I Surrender” Tuning FAQ

What tuning is "I Surrender" by Papa Roach in?

"I Surrender" is played in Custom Tuning (A#FA#D#G#C#F#A#D#): A#FA#D#G#C#F#A#D#, from the lowest to the highest string. That is standard tuning, so no retuning is needed.

What string gauge should I use for Custom Tuning (A#FA#D#G#C#F#A#D#)?

Use a .010–.046 set. Tension stays close to standard, so a regular set works without any setup changes.

More Songs by Papa Roach

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Drop D TuningIntermediate
D - A - D - G - B - ENo Capo
Half-Step Down / Eb StandardIntermediate
Eb - Ab - Db - Gb - Bb - EbNo Capo

Other Songs in Custom Tuning (A#FA#D#G#C#F#A#D#)

Once tuned to A#FA#D#G#C#F#A#D#, try playing these tracks next:

Custom Tuning (AEADGC)Intermediate
AEADGCNo Capo
Custom Tuning (CGCGGE)Intermediate
CGCGGENo Capo
Custom Tuning (EADGBC)Intermediate
EADGBCNo Capo
Custom Tuning (C#G#C#FG#C#)Intermediate
C#G#C#FG#C#No Capo
Custom Tuning (EBEF#BD#)Intermediate
EBEF#BD#No Capo
Custom Tuning (GADF#BD)Intermediate
GADF#BDNo Capo
Custom Tuning (C#F#C#F#G#C#)Intermediate
C#F#C#F#G#C#No Capo
Custom Tuning (DADADEAD)Intermediate
DADADEADNo Capo