Simple Man
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Tuning: Eb Ab Db Gb Bb Eb
Intro: B F# G#m
B F# G#m
B F# G#m
B F# G#m
[Verso 1]
B F#
Mama told me
G#m
When I was young
B F#
Come sit beside me
G#m
My only son
B F#
And listen closely
G#m
To what I say
B F#
And if you do this it will help you
G#m
Some sunny day
Riff: 1 B F# G#m
B F# G#m
[Verso 2]
B F#
Take your time
G#m
Don't live too fast
B F#
Troubles will come
G#m
And they will pass
B F#
Go find a woman and
G#m
You'll find love
B F#
And don't forget, son there is someone
G#m
Up above
[Refrão]
B5 F#5
And be a simple
G#5
Kind of man
B5 F#5
Be something
G#5
You love and understand
B5 F#5
Baby, be a simple
G#5
Kind of man
B5 F#5
Won't you do this for me, son?
G#5
If you can?
( B F# G#m )
[Verso 3]
B F#
Forget your lust
G#m
For the rich man's gold
B F#
All that you need
G#m
Is in your soul
B F#
And you can do this
G#m
If you try
B F#
All that I want for you, my son
G#m
Is to be satisfied
[Refrão]
B5 F#5
And be a simple
G#5
Kind of man
B5 F#5
Be something
G#5
You love and understand
B5 F#5
Baby, be a simple
G#5
Kind of man
B5 F#5
Won't you do this for me, son
G#5
If you can?
Solo: B5 F#5 G#5
B5 F#5 G#5
B5 F#5 G#5
B5 F#5 G#5
B5 F#5 G#5
B5 F#5 G#5
B F# G#m
B F# G#m
[Verso 4]
B F#
Boy, don't you worry
G#m
You'll find yourself
B F#
Follow your heart
G#m
And nothing else
B F#
And you can do this
G#m
If you try
B F#
All I want for you, my son
G#m
Is to be satisfied
[Refrão]
B5 F#5
And be a simple
G#5
Kind of man
B5 F#5
Be something
G#5
You love and understand
B5 F#5
Baby, be a simple
G#5
Kind of man
B5 F#5
Won't you do this for me, son
G#5
If you can?
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 Eb. 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.