Simple Things
View chords used in this chart
**Capo 2 for recorded key**
Intro: D Bm G Em A (x2)
A G A
Wake up baby look around, birds sing, ooh that sound
F G
Reminds me of a line from Unchained Melody
A G A
Feel like I'm a little girl, best thing in the whole wide world
F G
Is I can see the makings of a memory
Em A
I remember how it used to be well I'm still dreaming, cause...
[Refrão]D Bm G
I dream of simple things I can believe in
A D
Like the feeling this day brings
D Bm G
True love and the miracle of forgiving
A
I believe in simple things
A G A
Ain't nothing like a sunny day, chit-chat at a street cafe
F G
Just paint the picture baby where you wanna be
A G A
Take a walk, take a ride, so far you and I
F G
Don't need a plan but we can share this reverie
Em A
I remember how I used to want it all
Em A
Funny now the big things seem so small
CHORUS
G C G
Through all the days, the blues the grays
C
A ray of light keeps shining
Em C (x3) D Bm G Em G
I believe in simple things
G C Em
Through all the days, the blues the grays
C
A ray of light was shining
CHORUS (x2)
Chords:
A = x02220
Bm = x24432(bar chord) or xx4432
C = x32010
D = xx0232
Em = 022100
F = 133211(bar chord) or xx3211
G = 320003
How to play Simple Things
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 D. 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.