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Simple Man

Lynyrd Skynyrd

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

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

Verse 1
Mama GTold MDe When I WaEms YounEm7g 
Come Sit BGeside MDe, My OnlEmy SoEm7n 
And Listen GCloselDy To What EmI SEm7ay 
And If You GDo This 
It'll DHelp YouEm Some Sunny Day. Oh YaEm7h! 

Fill
G  D  Em  Em7

Verse 2
Oh, Take Your GTimeD... Don't Live ToEmo FastEm7, 
Troubles Will GComDe And They WilEml PasEm7s. 
You'll Find A GWoman, YeaD Yea, You'll FinEmd LovEm7e, 
And Don't GForget Son, 
There Is DSomeone UpEm Above. 

Chorus
And Be A GSimplDe, Kind OEmf MaEm7n. 
Oh Be GSomethinDg, You Love AnEmd UnderstaEm7nd. 
Baby Be A GSimplDe, Kind OEmf MaEm7n. 
Oh, Won't You GDo This For MeD Son, 
If You EmCan?Em7 

G D Em Em7

Verse 3
Forget Your GLusDt, For The Rich Man'Ems GoEm7ld 
All That You GNeeDd, Is In YouEmr SouEm7l, 
And You Can GDo This, OhD Baby, If YoEmu TrEm7y. 
All That I GWant For You MyD Son, 
Is To EmBe Satisfied. 

Chorus
And Be A SGimpleD, Kind OfEm ManEm7. 
Oh Be GSomethinDg, You Love AnEmd UnderstaEm7nd. 
Baby Be A GSimplDe, Kind OEmf MaEm7n. 
Oh, Won't You GDo This For MeD Son, 
If You EmCan?Em7 

solo
 G D Em

Verse 4
Boy, Don't You GWorryD... You'll FinEmd YourseEm7lf. 
Follow Your GHeart, LorDd, And NothinEmg ElsEm7e. 
And You Can Do GThis, Oh BabDy, If YoEmu TrEm7y. 
All That I GWant For You MyD Son, 
Is To Be EmSatisfied. 

Chorus
And Be A GSimplDe, Kind OEmf MaEm7n. 
Oh Be GSomethinDg, You Love AnEmd UnderstaEm7nd. 
Baby Be A GSimplDe, Kind OEmf MaEm7n. 
Oh, Won't You GDo This For MeD Son, 
If You EmCan?Em7​

Outro
Baby Be A GSimplDe, Be A SimplEme MaEm7n. 
Oh Be GSomethinDg, You Love AnEmd UnderstaEm7nd. 
Baby Be A GSimplDe, Kind OEmf MEm7an.
Also available in: C (Original) D E A

FAQ

What are the chords for Simple Man?

The chords for Simple Man are: G, D, Em, Em7

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: G, D, Em, Em7

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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