Simple Man
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Tabber: clark@theoddmenout.com
Verse 1:
E B E A
I see lives crash like waves on the shore again and again
E B A
In endless cycle of joy and pain
E B A
Inside one day your whole life can change, innocence torn away
E B A
Trust gives gives way to a thicker skin
Verse 2:
E B E A
A shield from the pain? Or a trap that keeps it all in?
E B A
They tries to break me down I had to break away
E B A
I woke up from that nightmare to start another day...
Chorus:
E B A A/G#,A,A/G# E,B,A,A/G#,A,A/G#
Whoo-ooo-ooooh
(Repeat)
Solo:
e--0~----0~------------------------------|
B--0~----0~------------------------------|
G--9~----11~---7--7-7-7-7-7-7~--14~-13~--| x2
D--9~----9~---------------------14~-14~--|
A--7~----7~---------------------12~-12~--|
E----------------------------------------|
Bridge:
E bii E
I wanna be a simple man, with a little peace of mind
aii bii E
Live a simple life in a place that's kind
(Repeat)
Verse 3:
E B E A
I see lives crash like waves on the shore again and again
E B A
In an endless cycle of joy and pain
E B A
NO POETRY, NO SYMMETRY, nothing left inside of me
E B A
What happened to that feeling of invincability
Verse 4:
E B
Broken up- Caught under the load
E A
Broken down- By the side of the road
E B A
They tried to break me down I had to break away
E B A
I woke up from that nightmare to start another day...
Chorus x2
Solo x2
Bridge
Solo x3
Solo 2: (this is played over the solo after the first time)
e--------------------------------------|-------------------|
B--------------------------------------|-------------------|
G--------------------------------------|-------------------|
D--------------------------------------|-------------------|
A--7~----------------------------------|--7~-----7-7---9~--|
E------5-7~--2-4--4-4-4-4-2-4--5~--7~--|-----7-7-----7-----|
e--------------------------------------|
B--------------------------------------|
G--------------------------------------|
D--------------------------------------|
A------9-9---11~-11-9-11-7--7-7-7-7-9~-|
E--7-7-----7---------------------------|
Bridge
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How to play Simple Man
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.