Simple Song
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Intro:
G Bm Em
C G D
Bm D G (2x)
G Bm Em
I don't mind
C G D
If you leave here tomorrow
Bm G Em
If I can hold you tonight
G Bm Em
G Bm Em
Emptiness
C G D
in the garden of wanting
Bm G Em
If I could hold you tonight
G Bm Em
G Bm
'Cause I've been listening to the radio
D C
And it's been telling me to be alone
Bm Em
But now I'm singing out here on their lawn
C G D
Simple song
G Bm
Please don't ask me why I feel afraid
D C
Take these thoughts and feelings to the grave
Bm Em
Let us laugh and cry it's all the same
C G D
Simple song
Bm C G D
Prove me wrong
G Bm E
G Bm Em
Sleep tonight
C G D
On a bed made of promise
Bm G Em
Let your hope be your light
G Bm Em
G Bm Em
Dream tonight
C G D
Let each breath fill the darkness
Bm G Em
And your love fills your life
G Bm Em
G Bm
'Cause I've been listening to the radio
D C
And it's been telling me to be alone
Bm Em
But now I'm singing out there on their lawn
C G D
Simple song
G Bm
Please don't ask me why I feel afraid
D C
Take these thoughts and feelings to the grave
Bm Em
Let us laugh and cry it's all the same
C G D
Simple song
Bm C G D
Prove me wrong
G Bm Em
G Bm Em
C G D
G Bm
'Cause I've been listening to the radio
D C
And it's been telling me to be alone
Bm Em
But now I'm singing out there on their lawn
C G D
Simple song
G Bm
Please don't ask me why I feel afraid
D C
Take these thoughts and feelings to the grave
Bm Em
Let us laugh and cry it's all the same
C G D
Simple song
Bm C G D
Prove me wrong
G Bm Em
G Bm Em
Oh tonight
C G D
See the trees they are turning
Bm G Em
While I hold you tonight
G Bm Em
End on: G
How to play Simple Song
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.