Simple And Free
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capo 4
VERSE
G
My path in life was chosen
Em
In a flurry of emotion
C G D
You know the music seemed to sweep me off my feet
G
And I didnâ't have much choice
Em
But to follow her clear voice
C G D
To try to find the things she had in store for me
PREChorus
Em C
I could have been a scientist but I donâ't mean to whine
G D
Itâ's just that I am so much more than what you see
Em C
I could have been a million things to gain respect from kings and queens
G
But I chose a minstrels life
D
Simple and free simple and free simple and free
Chorus
G B
I donâ't mind the fact these musical notes
Em
Haunt my mind and resonate from my bones
C
Simple and free is what I said
G B Em B
Simple and free â'til Iâ'm dead
VERSE
My path in life was chosen in a flurry of emotion
You know the spirit seemed to take me by the hand
And I didnâ't have much choice but to listen for his voice
And try to help my boy as he became a man
PREChorus
I could have been a novelist
Unwinding worlds that donâ't exist or a hundred other things I do believe
I could have written you a symphony
Become the queen of everything
But I chose a minstrels life
Simple and free simple and free simple and free
Chorus
INTERLUDE
C G D
BRIDGE
(Chorus Chords)
I lost myself inside these musical notes
The melody swells and takes me home
Iâ've never been alone
I will always find rest
Simple and free â'til Iâ'm dead
How to play Simple And Free
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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.