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Simple Life

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[Intro] 
C
CHey, when was the last time you sat down and had dinner with your kids?
Talked about what's going on in their lives?
FHey, when was the last time you just stopped and helped somebody out?
CI bet you can't remember
AmWell a lot of people are sayin'
Bb"We're changing for the better"
CWell that don't interest meF  G  
I like the Csimple life
The way it Amused to be
We left our Bbdoors wide open
We didn't nFeed no key
I've been aCround the world
Seen all thAmere is to see
I'd trade aBbll those memories for Fone more day
How it used Cto be
I like the Simple Life
CI wanna get up Sunday mornin' Go fishin' with my boy
Watch the sunset kick back in my yard
FTake my Harley on a real long lazy Sunday drive
CAnd do a little more nothin' once in a while
AmYeah maybe kick my feet up
BbWatch a little re-run on TV
AmLaughin' with ol' Barney, FAndy and Aunt GBee
I like the Csimple life
The way it Amused to be
We left our Bbdoors wide open
We didn't nFeed no key
I've been aCround the world
Seen all thAmere is to see
I'd trade aBbll those memories for Fone more day
How it Cused to beAm  
I like the BbSimple LifeF  
[Solo] 
C Am Bb F
AmEverything's moving by so Ffast
CI swear sometimes we just Amcan't see
CSo caught up in where we'rFe trying to get
Life as we know it, could be Ggone in a minute
I like the Csimple life
The way it Amused to be
We left our Bbdoors wide open
We didn't nFeed no key
I've been aCround the world
Seen all thAmere is to see
I'd trade aBbll those memories for Fone more day
I like the CSimple LifeAm  
I like the BbSimple LifeF  C  Am  
I want the BbSimple LifeF  G  C  

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Simple Life

by Lynyrd Skynyrd

Lyrics & chords · Original key

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[Intro]

Hey, when was the last time you sat down and had dinner with your kids?

Talked about what's going on in their lives?

Hey, when was the last time you just stopped and helped somebody out?

I bet you can't remember

Well a lot of people are sayin'

"We're changing for the better"

C F G

Well that don't interest me

I like the simple life

The way it used to be

We left our doors wide open

We didn't need no key

I've been around the world

Seen all there is to see

Bb F

I'd trade all those memories for one more day

How it used to be

I like the Simple Life

I wanna get up Sunday mornin' Go fishin' with my boy

Watch the sunset kick back in my yard

Take my Harley on a real long lazy Sunday drive

And do a little more nothin' once in a while

Yeah maybe kick my feet up

Watch a little re-run on TV

Am F G

Laughin' with ol' Barney, Andy and Aunt Bee

I like the simple life

The way it used to be

We left our doors wide open

We didn't need no key

I've been around the world

Seen all there is to see

Bb F

I'd trade all those memories for one more day

C Am

How it used to be

Bb F

I like the Simple Life

[Solo]

C Am Bb F

Am F

Everything's moving by so fast

C Am

I swear sometimes we just can't see

C F

So caught up in where we're trying to get

Life as we know it, could be gone in a minute

I like the simple life

The way it used to be

We left our doors wide open

We didn't need no key

I've been around the world

Seen all there is to see

Bb F

I'd trade all those memories for one more day

C Am

I like the Simple Life

Bb F C Am

I like the Simple Life

Bb F G C

I want the Simple Life

About Simple Life Chords by Lynyrd Skynyrd

Learn how to play Simple Life by Lynyrd Skynyrd with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Simple Life chords”, “Simple Life guitar chords”, or “Lynyrd Skynyrd Simple Life 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 Life chords and for experienced players who want accurate Simple Life lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include C, F, Am, Bb, G.

FAQ — Simple Life by Lynyrd Skynyrd

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

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Can I see chord diagrams for "Simple Life"?

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

Is "Simple Life" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Simple Life" 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 Life" in?

The chords for "Simple Life" show the original chord names (including C, F, Am, Bb, G). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.