Simple Man
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[Intro: ](C G Am)
C G Am
Mama told me... when I was young
C G Am
Said sit beside me... my only son
C G Am
And listen close-l-y... to what I say.
C G Am
And if you do this... It will help you so-me sunny day.
C G Am
Take your time son... Don't live too fa-st,
C G Am
Troubles will co-me... and they will pa-ss.
C G Am
Go find a wom-an... and you'll find lo-ve,
C G Am
And don't forget son... There is someone up-above.
C G Am
And be a sim-ple... kind of m-an
C G Am
Or Be some-thing... you love-and un-derstand.
C G Am
Baby, be a sim-ple... kind of m-an
C G Am
Won't you do this for me s-on, If you can?
(picking)
C G Am
Forget your lu-st... for the rich man's go-ld
C G Am
All that you need n-o-w...is in your so-ul,
C G Am
And you can do th-is...oh baby, if you t-r-y.
C G Am
All that I want for you my son... Is to b-e sat-is-fied
C G Am
And be a sim-ple... kind of m-an
C G Am
Or Be some-thing... you love-and un-derstand.
C G Am
Baby, be a sim-ple... kind of m-an
C G Am
Won't you do this for me s-on, If you can?
(picking)
C G Am
Boy, don't you wor-ry... you'll find yourself.
C G Am
Follow your he-art... and nothing else.
C G Am
And you can do th-is...oh baby, if you t-r-y.
C G Am
All that I want for you my son... Is to b-e sat-is-fied.
C G Am
And be a sim-ple... kind of m-an
C G Am
Or Be some-thing... you love-and un-derstand.
C G Am
Baby, be a sim-ple... kind of m-an
C G Am
Won't you do this for me s-on, If you can?
C G Am
And be a sim-ple... kind of m-an
C G Am
Or Be some-thing... you love-and un-derstand.
C G Am
Baby, be a sim-ple... kind of m-an
C G Am
Won't you d-o-o-o this for me s-on, If you c-a-a-a-n?
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Intro
C G
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-----0--2--3-------------------------2--------------------------------
--3----------------------------2--3-----------------------------------
Am
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-------------1-----1--1----1-------------------0----------------------
--------2----2-----2--2----2-------------0--------0-------------------
----------2--2-----2--2----2----------0-------------------------------
-----0-----------------------------2----------------------------------
--0-------------3-----------------------------------------------------
Main Riff
C G
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-----------------0-----------0--------------0--------0----------------
--------------2-------------------------0-----------------------------
-----0--2--3-------------------------2--------------------------------
--3----------------------------2--3-----------------------------------
Am C (back at start)
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-------------1--------1-----------1-----------------------------------
--------2-------2--------2--------------------------------------------
----------2--------2--------2-----------------------------------------
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--0----------------------------------3--------------------------------
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.