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Simple Man

Lynyrd Skynyrd

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Simple Man by Lynyrd Skynyrd

Level: Beginner Decade: 1970s Genre: Rock Theme: Family Mood: Chill / Relaxed View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
C  G  Am  Am7 x4

Verse 1
Mama CTold MGe When I WaAms YounAm7g 
Come Sit BCeside MGe, My OnlAmy SoAm7n 
And Listen CCloselGy To What AmI SAm7ay 
And If You CDo This 
It'll GHelp YouAm Some Sunny Day. Oh YaAm7h! 

Fill
C  G  Am  Am7

Verse 2
Oh, Take Your CTimeG... Don't Live ToAmo FastAm7, 
Troubles Will CComGe And They WilAml PasAm7s. 
You'll Find A CWoman, YeaG Yea, You'll FinAmd LovAm7e, 
And Don't CForget Son, 
There Is GSomeone UpAm Above. 

Chorus
And Be A CSimplGe, Kind OAmf MaAm7n. 
Oh Be CSomethinGg, You Love AnAmd UnderstaAm7nd. 
Baby Be A CSimplGe, Kind OAmf MaAm7n. 
Oh, Won't You CDo This For MeG Son, 
If You AmCan?Am7 

C G Am Am7

Verse 3
Forget Your CLusGt, For The Rich Man'Ams GoAm7ld 
All That You CNeeGd, Is In YouAmr SouAm7l, 
And You Can CDo This, OhG Baby, If YoAmu TrAm7y. 
All That I CWant For You MyG Son, 
Is To AmBe Satisfied. 

Chorus
And Be A SCimpleG, Kind OfAm ManAm7. 
Oh Be CSomethinGg, You Love AnAmd UnderstaAm7nd. 
Baby Be A CSimplGe, Kind OAmf MaAm7n. 
Oh, Won't You CDo This For MeG Son, 
If You AmCan?Am7 

solo
 C G Am

Verse 4
Boy, Don't You CWorryG... You'll FinAmd YourseAm7lf. 
Follow Your CHeart, LorGd, And NothinAmg ElsAm7e. 
And You Can Do CThis, Oh BabGy, If YoAmu TrAm7y. 
All That I CWant For You MyG Son, 
Is To Be AmSatisfied. 

Chorus
And Be A CSimplGe, Kind OAmf MaAm7n. 
Oh Be CSomethinGg, You Love AnAmd UnderstaAm7nd. 
Baby Be A CSimplGe, Kind OAmf MaAm7n. 
Oh, Won't You CDo This For MeG Son, 
If You AmCan?Am7​

Outro
Baby Be A CSimplGe, Be A SimplAme MaAm7n. 
Oh Be CSomethinGg, You Love AnAmd UnderstaAm7nd. 
Baby Be A CSimplGe, Kind OAmf MAm7an.
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FAQ

What are the chords for Simple Man?

The chords for Simple Man are: C, G, Am, Am7

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 4 chords: C, G, Am, Am7

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 1970s. See more 1970s 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.

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