Simone
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When I’m free, I won’t be scared
D
There’ll be birds, and trees, and air
A
And we’ll hold hands most everywhere
E D
There’ll be no fear there
A
When we’re free
[Verse 2]
A
We’re all born and we all die
A
We can all love if we try
D
Don’t know much bout in between
A
But people who don’t think like me
E D
They’re gonna die too
A
So are you
[Chorus]
E D A
(Oooooh) x2
[Verse 3]
A
It don’t matter where you’re from
A
Who you are or who you love
D
In the end it’s all the same
A
The sun goes down, we change our names
E D
It seems insane
A
Maybe
[Verse 4]
A
But time goes on and still we sing
A
That same old song, ‘let freedom ring’
D
It’s almost like we still believe
A
That someday we might all be free
E D
I guess
A
We’ll see
[Chorus]
E D A
(Oooooh) x2
[Verse 5]
A
We get hungry, they just ate
A
We got love and they got hate
D
We got flowers and they got guns
A
We’ll keep em pointed to the sun
E D
See which one grows
A
Who knows?
How to play Simone
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 D. 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.