Simple Man
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C
My Mama told me
G Am
When I was young
C
Come sit beside me
G Am
My only son
C
And listen closely
G Am
To what I say
C G
And if you do this it will help you
Am
Some sunny day
C
Take your time
G Am
Don't live too fast
C
Troubles will come
G Am
And they will pass
C
Go find a woman and
G Am
You'll find love
G
And don't forget, son there is someone
Am
Up above
C
And be a simple
G Am
Kind of man
C
Be something
G Am
You love and understand
C
Baby, be a simple
G Am
Kind of man
C G
Won't you do this for me, son?
Am
If you can?
C
Boy, don't you worry
G Am
You'll find yourself
C
Follow your heart
G Am
And nothing else
C
And you can do this
G Am
If you try
C G
All I want for you, my son
Am
Is to be satisfied
C
And be a simple
G Am
Kind of man
C
Be something
G Am
You love and understand
C
Baby, be a simple
G Am
Kind of man
C G
Won't you do this for me, son?
Am
If you can?
C
Now be a simple
G Am
Kind of man
C
Be something
G Am
You love and understand
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 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.