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Simple Man

Lynyrd Skynyrd

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Simple Man by Lynyrd Skynyrd in the key of D

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

Verse 1
Mama DTold MAe When I WaBms YounBm7g 
Come Sit BDeside MAe, My OnlBmy SoBm7n 
And Listen DCloselAy To What BmI SBm7ay 
And If You DDo This 
It'll AHelp YouBm Some Sunny Day. Oh YaBm7h! 

Fill
D  A  Bm  Bm7

Verse 2
Oh, Take Your DTimeA... Don't Live ToBmo FastBm7, 
Troubles Will DComAe And They WilBml PasBm7s. 
You'll Find A DWoman, YeaA Yea, You'll FinBmd LovBm7e, 
And Don't DForget Son, 
There Is ASomeone UpBm Above. 

Chorus
And Be A DSimplAe, Kind OBmf MaBm7n. 
Oh Be DSomethinAg, You Love AnBmd UnderstaBm7nd. 
Baby Be A DSimplAe, Kind OBmf MaBm7n. 
Oh, Won't You DDo This For MeA Son, 
If You BmCan?Bm7 

D A Bm Bm7

Verse 3
Forget Your DLusAt, For The Rich Man'Bms GoBm7ld 
All That You DNeeAd, Is In YouBmr SouBm7l, 
And You Can DDo This, OhA Baby, If YoBmu TrBm7y. 
All That I DWant For You MyA Son, 
Is To BmBe Satisfied. 

Chorus
And Be A SDimpleA, Kind OfBm ManBm7. 
Oh Be DSomethinAg, You Love AnBmd UnderstaBm7nd. 
Baby Be A DSimplAe, Kind OBmf MaBm7n. 
Oh, Won't You DDo This For MeA Son, 
If You BmCan?Bm7 

solo
 D A Bm

Verse 4
Boy, Don't You DWorryA... You'll FinBmd YourseBm7lf. 
Follow Your DHeart, LorAd, And NothinBmg ElsBm7e. 
And You Can Do DThis, Oh BabAy, If YoBmu TrBm7y. 
All That I DWant For You MyA Son, 
Is To Be BmSatisfied. 

Chorus
And Be A DSimplAe, Kind OBmf MaBm7n. 
Oh Be DSomethinAg, You Love AnBmd UnderstaBm7nd. 
Baby Be A DSimplAe, Kind OBmf MaBm7n. 
Oh, Won't You DDo This For MeA Son, 
If You BmCan?Bm7​

Outro
Baby Be A DSimplAe, Be A SimplBme MaBm7n. 
Oh Be DSomethinAg, You Love AnBmd UnderstaBm7nd. 
Baby Be A DSimplAe, Kind OBmf MBm7an.
Also available in: C (Original) E G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Simple Man?

The chords for Simple Man are: D, A, Bm, Bm7

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: D, A, Bm, Bm7

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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