John Mccutcheon - Simple Man Capo 2, 4/4, moderate strum Intro G G Verse 1 I Don't Wanna Be A GHero I Don't Wanna Be A EmKing I Don't Need A Lot Of CMoney I Don't Need A Lot Of DThings I Don't Need To Be The GBossman Don't Need To Be No Number EmOne Just Need To Know That I Am CNeeded Just Need To Have A Little DFun Chorus I Haven't Got A Fancy CHistoryD I Haven't Got Much Of A GPlan Sure I Got Hopes And I Got CDreams Still About What I May DSeem I Am A Simple GMan G G Verse 2 I Need Someone That I Can GTalk To Someone Who Knows My EmName Someone Who'll Catch Me When I'm CFalling Someone Who'll Warn Me When I DStray I Just Need A Little GLoving Just Need A Little EmSane And Some Quiet And A CCold One At The Ending Of My DDay Chorus I Haven't Got A Fancy CHistoryD I Haven't Got Much Of A GPlan Sure I Got Hopes And I Got CDreams Still About What I May DSeem I Am A Simple GMan G G Bridge A Place To Put My EmFeet Up And A Nice Hot BmShower And Someone To Reach COut To D In The Darkest GHour Just Need A Place Where I Can EmHide A Place Where I Can BmTurn And When I'm Lost And ForCgotten I Need A Place Where I ReGturn G Em C Dx2 Verse 3 Just Need Some Food When I Am GHungry Just Need Some Warmth When I Am EmCold I Need A Friend When I Am CLonely Need Some Time When I Am DOld I Need Some Wisdom When I'm GFoolish Need Some Joy When I Am EmBlue Don't Need Nothing Half So CMuch These Days As I Know That I Need YDou Chorus I Haven't Got A Fancy CHistoryD I Haven't Got Much Of A GPlan Sure I Got Hopes And I Got CDreams Still About What I May DSeem I Am A Simple GMan G G Chorus I Haven't Got A Fancy CHistoryD I Haven't Got Much Of A GPlan Sure I Got Hopes And I Got CDreams Still About What I May DSeem I Am A Simple GMan G G Outro I Am A Simple GMan I Am A Simple GMan
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FAQ
What are the chords for Simple Man?
The chords for Simple Man are: G, Em, C, D, Bm
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: G, Em, C, D, Bm
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
G
Em
C
D
Bm
Capo · play original chords