A Simple Song
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Verse
G
Lately things are on my mind
G D D/F#
Good news is hard to find
G
And I work on the factory line
G D A
And all I do is stay behind
G
Call my mama like I should
G D D/F#
She says daddy ain't doing too good
G
Me and him should wet a line
G D A
Just can't seem to find the time
[Refrão] G A D
But I love my life
G A D
Man it's something to see
G D A
It's the kids and the dogs and you and me
G A D
It's the way it's alright
G A Bm
Everything goes wrong
G A G
It's a sound of a slow simple song
Verse
G
Finally saved some money up
G D D/F#
'Til I had to fix my truck
G
Talked to brother the other day
G D A
He didn't have too much to say
G
Tryna quit these cigarettes
G D D/F#
I can't seem to kick em yet
G
Sister got laid off last fall
G D A
And I got high cholesterol
[Refrão] G A D
But I love my life
G A D
Man it's something to see
G D A
It's the kids and the dogs and you and me
G A D
It's the way it's alright
G A Bm
Everything goes wrong
G A G
It's a sound of a slow simple song
G A D
Yeah I love my life
G A D
Man it's something to see
G D A
It's the kids and the dogs and you and me
G A D
It's the way it's alright
G A Bm
Everything goes wrong
G A G
It's a sound of a slow simple song
How to play A Simple Song
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.