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Simple Man

Lynyrd Skynyrd

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

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

Verse 1
Mama ETold MBe When I WaC#ms YoungC#m7 
Come Sit BEeside MBe, My OnlC#my SonC#m7 
And Listen ECloselBy To What C#mI SaC#m7y 
And If You EDo This 
It'll BHelp YouC#m Some Sunny Day. Oh YahC#m7! 

Fill
E  B  C#m  C#m7

Verse 2
Oh, Take Your ETimeB... Don't Live ToC#mo Fast,C#m7 
Troubles Will EComBe And They WilC#ml PassC#m7. 
You'll Find A EWoman, YeaB Yea, You'll FinC#md LoveC#m7, 
And Don't EForget Son, 
There Is BSomeone UpC#m Above. 

Chorus
And Be A ESimplBe, Kind OC#mf ManC#m7. 
Oh Be ESomethinBg, You Love AnC#md UnderstanC#m7d. 
Baby Be A ESimplBe, Kind OC#mf ManC#m7. 
Oh, Won't You EDo This For MeB Son, 
If You C#mCan? C#m7​

E B C#m C#m7

Verse 3
Forget Your ELusBt, For The Rich Man'C#ms GolC#m7d 
All That You ENeeBd, Is In YouC#mr SoulC#m7, 
And You Can EDo This, OhB Baby, If YoC#mu TryC#m7. 
All That I EWant For You MyB Son, 
Is To C#mBe Satisfied. 

Chorus
And Be A SEimpleB, Kind OfC#m Man.C#m7 
Oh Be ESomethinBg, You Love AnC#md UnderstanC#m7d. 
Baby Be A ESimplBe, Kind OC#mf ManC#m7. 
Oh, Won't You EDo This For MeB Son, 
If You C#mCan? C#m7​

solo
 E B C#m

Verse 4
Boy, Don't You EWorryB... You'll FinC#md YourselC#m7f. 
Follow Your EHeart, LorBd, And NothinC#mg ElseC#m7. 
And You Can Do EThis, Oh BabBy, If YoC#mu TryC#m7. 
All That I EWant For You MyB Son, 
Is To Be C#mSatisfied. 

Chorus
And Be A ESimplBe, Kind OC#mf ManC#m7. 
Oh Be ESomethinBg, You Love AnC#md UnderstanC#m7d. 
Baby Be A ESimplBe, Kind OC#mf ManC#m7. 
Oh, Won't You EDo This For MeB Son, 
If You C#mCan? C#m7​

Outro
Baby Be A ESimplBe, Be A SimplC#me ManC#m7. 
Oh Be ESomethinBg, You Love AnC#md UnderstanC#m7d. 
Baby Be A ESimplBe, Kind OC#mf MaC#m7n.
Also available in: C (Original) D G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Simple Man?

The chords for Simple Man are: E, B, C#m, C#m7

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: E, B, C#m, C#m7

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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