Simple Harmony
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Intro E A9
[Verso 1]E
Apocalypse is coming
A9
Everybody's feeling the weight
E
Endless apprehension
A9
Too much sorrow on our plate
E
Baby take a moment
A9
Everybody take a breath
E
This old earth depends on birth
A9
As much as it depends on death
Solo E A9
E A9
[Verso 2]E
I woke up in Brooklyn
A9
Under the Manhattan bridge
E
You can't separate the wine from the grapes
A9
And the magnet on the fridge
E
It's a circle not a straight line
A9
It's just going round and round
E
You don't have a plan, join in if you can
A9
Open your mouth, it don't matter the sound
[Refrão] E
You've got to sing that simple harmony
A9
You don't have to sing it perfectly
E B4
Sing it once then let's sing it again. If it's a
E
Comedy or a tragedy
A9
It doesn't matter much to me
E B4 E
Sing that simple harmony my friend
[Verso 3]E
Take me to the country
A9
Take me home to meet your mum and dad
E
Read me from teenage journals
A9
You forgot you even had
E
When did you read that book dear
A9
The one that you keep to the bone
E
Did it make you grieve or did it make you believe
A9
That the end of the show, we may not be alone
Solo E A9
E A9
[Verso 4] E
That old time religion
A9
Never did much for me
E
But I'll never tire of that gospel choir
A9
It's spirit get me moving my feet
E A9
Started off in Detroit, all the way to Mexico
E
Down in Brazil, man it gives me a thrill
A9
'Cause I want to go where the people all know
[Verso 4] E
You've got to sing that simple harmony
A9
You don't have to sing it perfectly
E B4
Sing it once then let's sing it again. If it's a
E
Comedy or a tragedy
A9
It doesn't matter much to me
E B4 E
Sing that simple harmony my friend
[Ponte] E
You've got to sing that simple harmony (sing that simple harmony)
A9
You've got to sing that simple harmony (sing that simple harmony)
E
You've got to sing that simple harmony (sing that simple harmony)
A9
You've got to sing that simple harmony (sing that simple harmony)
[Refrão] E
You've got to sing that simple harmony
A9
You don't have to sing it perfectly
E B4
Sing it once then let's sing it again. If it's a
E
Comedy or a tragedy
A9
It doesn't matter much to me
E B4 E
Sing that simple harmony my friend
E
You've got to sing that simple harmony
A9
You don't have to sing it perfectly
E B4
Sing it once then let's sing it again. If it's a
E
Comedy or a tragedy
A9
It doesn't matter much to me
E B4 E
Sing that simple harmony my friend
How to play Simple Harmony
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 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.