Keep It Simple
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Intro: F Bb x6
verse 1
F Bb
They mocked me when I was singing the songs
F Bb
Trying to get back to something more simple than we have
Bb C F Bb
They mocked me cos I told it like it was
F Bb
Wrote about disappointment and greed
F Bb
Wrote about what we really didn't need in our lives
C F
Make us feel alive and whole
[Refrão] Bb C F
Illusions and pipe dreams on the one hand
Bb C F
And straight reality is always cold
A7 D
Saying something hard edged is off the wall
G C
And it might seem too bold
verse 2:
F Bb
Mocked me when it got out of hand
F Bb
Nobody tried to understand
Bb C F
Now we got to keep it simple and that's that
Solo: F Bb F Bb Bb C F x2
Chorus
verse 3:
F Bb
Well I'm down here on the running board
F Bb
Where I've been many times before
Bb C F
But we got to keep it simple to save ourselves
F Bb
Mocked me when I tried to get back
F Bb
Said the train was completely off the track
Bb C F
And we got to get back to something simple to save ourselves
Bridge:
Dm Bb C F
Whoa we got to get back to something simple just to save yourselves
Dm Bb C F
Well got to get back to something simple just to save yourselves
Repeat with vocals
How to play Keep It Simple
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 F. 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.