Simple Things
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[Intro ]
Am C Am C Am C
[Verso 1]
Am C Am C
Hope is a scary place, but worry is just a lie
Am C
I know it gets hard, but it'll be alright
Am C Am C
Pain is a scary thing, but fear is a waste of time
Am C
Just hold on to everything that gives you life
Am C
Ooh ooh ooh ooh
Am C
Ooh ooh ooh ooh
Am C
Ooh ooh ooh ooh
[Verso 2]
Am C Am C
Just focus the simple things taking life one day at a time
Am C
Don't worry about the time moving in front of you
F C
Or what's behind
Am C Am C
Life is better moving slow take in everything and let go
Am C G C
Baby, it's just me and you tonight
Am C
I know you wanna be alone
Am C
So let's just turn off both our phones
Am C
Lay with me and stare into my eyes
Am C
Ooh ooh ooh ooh
Am C
Ooh ooh ooh ooh
Am C
Ooh ooh ooh ooh
[Verso 3]
Am C Am C
Hope is a scary place, but worry is just a lie
Am C
I know it gets hard, but it'll be alright
Am C Am C
Life is better moving slow take in everything and let go
Am C G C
Baby, it's just me and you tonight
Am C
I know you wanna be alone
Am C
So let's just turn off both our phones
Am C
Lay with me and stare into my eyes
Am C
Ooh ooh ooh ooh
Am C
Ooh ooh ooh ooh
Am C
Ooh ooh ooh ooh
Am C
Ooh ooh ooh ooh
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 Am. 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.