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Simple Man

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Simple Man chords
Lynyrd Skynyrd  1973
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simple_Man_(Lynyrd_Skynyrd_song)
Capo II *
[Intro]
F#mA A  E E  F#m
 \    \    \   4x
[Verse]
         A       E           F#m
My momma told me, when I was young
           A       E        F#m
Come sit beside me, my only son.
           A       E          F#m
And listen closely, to what I say 
           A                E                    F#m
And if you do this, it will help you, some sunny day.
F#mA A  E E  F#m
 \    \    \   2x
              A    E               F#m
Oh, take your time, don't live too fast 
              A    E              F#m
Troubles will come, and they will pass. 
             A     E                F#m
Well, find a woman, and you'll find love
             A                 E           F#m
And don't forget son, there is someone up above.
[Chorus]
         A      E        F#m
And be a simple  kind of man.
       A                E             F#m
Oh, be something you'll love and understand.
          A      E        F#m
Baby be a simple  kind of man.
              A              E          F#m
Oh, won't you do this for me son if you can.
F#mA A  E E  F#m
 \    \    \   
[Verse]
            A    E                F#m
Forget your lust,  the rich man's gold.
             A     E           F#m
All that you need,  is in your soul.
            A       E        F#m
And you can do this,  if you try.
           A               E                  F#m
All that I want for you my son, is to be satisfied.
[Chorus]
         A      E        F#m
And be a simple  kind of man.
       A                E             F#m
Oh, be something you'll love and understand.
          A      E        F#m
Baby be a simple  kind of man.
              A              E           F#m
Oh, won't you do this for me son, if you can.
F#mA A  E E  F#m
 \    \    \   4x
[Verse]
              A     E                F#m
Oh, don't you worry, you'll find yourself.
            A     E             F#m
Follow your heart,  and nothing else.
            A       E        F#m
And you can do this,  if you try.
           A               E                  F#m
All that I want for you my son, is to be satisfied.
[Chorus]
         A      E        F#m
And be a simple  kind of man.
       A                E             F#m
Oh, be something you'll love and understand.
          A      E        F#m
Baby be a simple  kind of man.
              A              E           F#m
Oh, won't you do this for me son, if you can.
              A      E        F#m
An baby, be a simple  kind of man.
       A                E             F#m
Oh, be something you'll love and understand.. . .
* Alternate:
Open
F#mG#m
 = 
A    B
   = 
E    F#
   = 
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Simple Man chords and lyrics

Free chords for Simple Man by Lynyrd Skynyrd. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

Simple Man chords
Lynyrd Skynyrd  1973
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simple_Man_(Lynyrd_Skynyrd_song)
Capo II *
[Intro]
F#m \ A  A \ E  E \ F#m  4x
[Verse]
F#m \ A  A \ E  E \ F#m  2x
[Chorus]
F#m \ A  A \ E  E \ F#m  
[Verse]
[Chorus]
F#m \ A  A \ E  E \ F#m  4x
[Verse]
[Chorus]
* Alternate:
Open
F#m = G#m
A   = B
E   = F#
Set8

Simple Man Chords by Lynyrd Skynyrd

Learn how to play Simple Man by Lynyrd Skynyrd with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Simple Man chords”, “Simple Man guitar chords”, or “Lynyrd Skynyrd Simple Man chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Simple Man chords and for experienced players who want accurate Simple Man lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include F#m, A, E, G#m, B, F#.

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Can I transpose "Simple Man" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Simple Man" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Simple Man"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Simple Man" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Simple Man" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Simple Man" by Lynyrd Skynyrd with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Lynyrd Skynyrd below.

What key is "Simple Man" in?

The chords for "Simple Man" show the original chord names (including F#m, A, E, G#m, B, F#). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.