John Mccutcheon - Simple Man Capo 2, 4/4, moderate strum Intro E E Verse 1 I Don't Wanna Be A EHero I Don't Wanna Be A C#mKing I Don't Need A Lot Of AMoney I Don't Need A Lot Of BThings I Don't Need To Be The EBossman Don't Need To Be No Number C#mOne Just Need To Know That I Am ANeeded Just Need To Have A Little BFun Chorus I Haven't Got A Fancy AHistoryB I Haven't Got Much Of A EPlan Sure I Got Hopes And I Got ADreams Still About What I May BSeem I Am A Simple EMan E E Verse 2 I Need Someone That I Can ETalk To Someone Who Knows My C#mName Someone Who'll Catch Me When I'm AFalling Someone Who'll Warn Me When I BStray I Just Need A Little ELoving Just Need A Little C#mSane And Some Quiet And A ACold One At The Ending Of My BDay Chorus I Haven't Got A Fancy AHistoryB I Haven't Got Much Of A EPlan Sure I Got Hopes And I Got ADreams Still About What I May BSeem I Am A Simple EMan E E Bridge A Place To Put My C#mFeet Up And A Nice Hot G#mShower And Someone To Reach AOut To B In The Darkest EHour Just Need A Place Where I Can C#mHide A Place Where I Can G#mTurn And When I'm Lost And ForAgotten I Need A Place Where I ReEturn E C#m A Bx2 Verse 3 Just Need Some Food When I Am EHungry Just Need Some Warmth When I Am C#mCold I Need A Friend When I Am ALonely Need Some Time When I Am BOld I Need Some Wisdom When I'm EFoolish Need Some Joy When I Am C#mBlue Don't Need Nothing Half So AMuch These Days As I Know That I Need YBou Chorus I Haven't Got A Fancy AHistoryB I Haven't Got Much Of A EPlan Sure I Got Hopes And I Got ADreams Still About What I May BSeem I Am A Simple EMan E E Chorus I Haven't Got A Fancy AHistoryB I Haven't Got Much Of A EPlan Sure I Got Hopes And I Got ADreams Still About What I May BSeem I Am A Simple EMan E E Outro I Am A Simple EMan I Am A Simple EMan
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FAQ
What are the chords for Simple Man?
The chords for Simple Man are: E, C#m, A, B, G#m
What is the original key of Simple Man?
The original key is C.
What is the difficulty of playing Simple Man?
The difficulty level is Beginner.
Can I play Simple Man in another key?
Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.
Can Simple Man be played on an acoustic guitar?
Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.
Can I play Simple Man on ukulele?
Chord Simple Man can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.
How many chords are used in Simple Man?
Simple Man uses 5 chords: E, C#m, A, B, G#m
What is the easiest way to play Simple Man?
You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.
What decade was Simple Man released in?
Simple Man was released in the 2020s. See more 2020s songs here
Are there easier chord versions for Simple Man?
Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Simple Man to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.
Guitar Chords
E
C#m
A
B
G#m
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