The Simple Life
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Afinação: E A D G B ETecla: DCapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Verse 1]
D
I know a girl
A
Turned twenty-five last spring
Bm
Now she's wearing a ring
G D
In a house, on a hill, with one on the way
D
And there's a man
A
Worked every day of his life
Bm
Father of four with a good-hearted wife
G D
Who's never missed a Sunday morning service
[Chorus]
G
Oh, I wish
D
I wish I wanted that simple life
G
Oh, I wish
D
I wish I wanted that simple life
G
I could give up all my wandering
Bm
And fill a house with pretty things
G A
And never wonder how or when or why
D
If I could have that simple life
[Verse 2]
D
And there's a kid
A
Earned his college degree
Bm
Got a good job in the big city
G D
And now he sits, passing time, watching TV
D
And down the street
A
Jenny is closing the bar
Bm
Counting her tips from the jar
G D
It's 3 a.m., all alone, she walks home
[Chorus 2]
G
Oh, I wish
D
I wish I wanted that simple life
G
Oh, I wish
D
I wish I wanted that simple life
G
I could give up all my wandering
Bm
And fill a house with pretty things
G A
And never wonder how or when or why
D
If I could have that simple life
[Verse 3]
D
And there's a star
A
Ran out of stories to tell
Bm
In room 205 at a hotel
G D
On the road of a life she always thought she'd want
D
And yeah, she tried
A
Tried to follow her dreams
Bm
Gave it all up for the wandering
G D
And here she is, still wishing for that simple life
How to play The Simple Life
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.