Bare Necessities
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C C7
Look for the bare necessities
F F7
The simple bare necessities
C A7 D7 G7
Forget about your worries and your strife
C C7
I mean the bare necessities
F F7
Old Mother Nature's recipes
C A7 D7 G7 C F C*
That bring the bare necessities of life
G7 C
Wherever I wander, wherever I roam
G7 C C7
I couldn't be fonder of my big home
F Fm
The bees are buzzin' in the trees
C D7
To make some honey just for me
Am* Am*
When you look under the rocks and plants
Dm G7
And take a glance at the fancy ants
C A7
Then maybe try a few
Dm G7 C Am Dm
The bare necessities of life will come to you
G7 C F C*
They'll come to you!
How to play Bare Necessities
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.