Simple Life
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Capo 1st fret
Intro C
C
Hey, when was the last time you sat down and had dinner with your kids?
Talked about what's going on in their lives?
F
Hey, when was the last time you just stopped and helped somebody out?
C
I bet you can't remember
Am
Well a lot of people are sayin'
Bb
"We're changing for the better"
C F G
Well that don't interest me
C
I like the simple life
Am
The way it used to be
Bb
We left our doors wide open
F
We didn't need no key
C
I've been around the world
Am
Seen all there is to see
Bb F
I'd trade all those memories for one more day
How it used to be
I like the Simple Life
C
I wanna get up Sunday mornin'
Go fishin' with my boy
Watch the sunset kick back in my yard
F
Take my Harley on a real long lazy Sunday drive
C
And do a little more nothin' once in a while
Am
Yeah maybe kick my feet up
Bb
Watch a little re-run on TV
Am F G
Laughin' with ol' Barney, Andy and Aunt Bee
C
I like the simple life
Am
The way it used to be
Bb
We left our doors wide open
F
We didn't need no key
C
I've been around the world
Am
Seen all there is to see
Bb F
I'd trade all those memories for one more day
C Am
How it used to be
Bb F
I like the Simple Life
Solo: C Am Bb F
Am F
Everything's moving by so fast
C Am
I swear sometimes we just can't see
C F
So caught up in where we're trying to get
G
Life as we know it, could be gone in a minute
C
I like the simple life
Am
The way it used to be
Bb
We left our doors wide open
F
We didn't need no key
C
I've been around the world
Am
Seen all there is to see
Bb F
I'd trade all those memories for one more day
C Am
I like the Simple Life
Bb F C Am
I like the Simple Life
Bb F G C
I want the Simple Life
How to play Simple Life
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.