Simple Man
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: CCapotraste: Sem capotraste
As recorded by Artimus Pyle Band feat. Sammy Hagar
(From the 2024 Album ANTHEMS: HONORING THE MUSIC OF LYNYRD SKYNYRD)
[Intro]
C G Am C G Am
C G Am C G Am
C G Am C G Am
[Verse 1]
C G Am
Mama told me, when I was young.
C G Am
Come sit beside me, my only son.
C G Am
And listen closely, to what I say.
C G Am
And if you do this, it will help you one sunny day.
C G Am C G Am
Yeah!
[Verse 2]
C G Am
Take your time, don't live too fast.
C G Am
Troubles will come, and they will pass.
C G Am
Go find a woman, and you'll find love.
C G Am
And don't forget son, there is someone up above.
[Chorus]
C G Am
So be a simple kind of man.
C G Am
You be something, you love and understand.
C G Am
Baby, be a simple kind of man.
C G Am C G Am
Oh, won't you do this for me son if you can
[Verse 3]
C G Am
Forget your lust, for the rich man's gold,
C G Am
All that you need boy, right there in your soul.
C G Am
And you can do this, oh baby, if you try.
C G Am
All I want for you my son, is to be satisfied.
[Chorus]
C G Am
So be a simple kind of man.
C G Am
You be something, you love and understand.
C G Am
Always be a simple kind of man.
C G Am
Oh, won't you do this for me, son, understand
[Guitar Solo]
C G Am C G Am
C G Am C G Am
C G Am C G Am
C G Am
[Verse 4]
C G Am
Don't you worry, you'll find yourself.
C G Am
Follow your heart, and nothing else.
C G Am
Well, you can do this, oh baby, if you try.
C G Am
All I want for you my son, is to be satisfied.
[Chorus]
C G Am
And be a simple kind of man.
C G Am
You be something, you love and understand.
C G Am
Baby, be a simple kind of man.
C G Am
Oh, won't you do this for me son, if you can?
C G Am
Always be a simple kind of man
C G Am
You be something that you love, understand.
C G Am
Baby, be a simple kind of man.
C G Am
Oh, won't you do this for me son, if you can?
[Outro]
C G Am C G Am
C G Am C G Am
How to play Simple Man
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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.