Simple
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Intro: Gm 2x
verse 1:
Gm D7/A Eb Bb/D Dm
Simple, simple it used to be Riding bikes through the city
C7 Eb Bb Eb Bb
But you can't make it better And you can't drop out of sight
Gm D7/A Eb Bb/D Dm C7 Eb Bb Eb Bb
verse 2:
Gm D7/A Eb Bb/D Dm
Sundays, Sundays after awhile Leaves you worried inside
C7 Eb Bb Eb Bb
But you can't make it better And you can't drop out of sight
verse 3:
Gm D7/A Eb Bb/D Dm
Drugstore table the place falls down You sit there broken and lonely
C7 Eb Bb Eb Bb
But you can't make it better And you can't drop out of sight
Bridge:
Eb Bb Cm7 C7 Eb
Remember the place you know Where things were so still
(Eb) C7 Eb F Bb
We were so still It's perfect for my sweet queen
(Bb) C Eb (Eb)
verse 4:
Gm D7/A Eb Bb/D Dm
When it happens I'll cling to you We'll go around a thousand trampolines
C7 Eb Bb Eb
But you can't make it better And you can't drop out of sight
verse 5:
Gm D7/A Eb Bb/D Dm
Simple, simple it used to be Riding bikes through the city
C7 Eb Bb
But you can't make it better And you can't drop out of sight
How to play Simple
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 Gm. 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.