Keep It Simple
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: DCapotraste:
2nd traste
From the album, Keep it Simple (2002)
David Sickmen (aka Shiner Hackensaw)
[Intro]
D D D D
D A D
D A D
G D A D
G D B
G D A D D D
[Verse]
D A D
I am not unlike a tree, or a bird above the sea and I, offer you the same
D A D
I am not unlike a cloud, for crying out loud, don’t believe the things that they say
D A D
You are not a machine, or something so obscene, I’m no different than the rain
[Chorus]
G D
I just want it simple, I just want it easy
A D
I ain’t trying to hurt no one and I don’t want no one to hurt me
G D B
Maybe we can be friends, maybe just a little more
G D A D D D
Let’s keep it simple like it was, before
[Instrumental]
D A D
D A D
G D A D
G D B
G D A D D D
[Verse]
D A
Your family’s in the weeds, your life is just a seed, pretty something please let it
D
grow
D A D
Don’t forget that you are loved, it comes from up above, all sides, and below
D A D
And I am not unlike a tree, or a bird above the sea and I, offer you the same
[Chorus]
G D
‘Cause I just want it simple, I just want it easy
A D
I ain’t trying to hurt no one and I don’t want no one to hurt me
G D B
Maybe we can be friends, maybe just a little more
G D A
Let’s keep it simple like it was
G D A
Let’s keep it simple like it was
G D A D D
Let’s keep it simple like it was, (like it was!) before
How to play Keep It Simple
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.