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Simple Kind Of Life

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Tuning - EADGBE (standard)
Just follow the same pattern for all of the Versus and Chorus'.
Chords are at the end of the page...
[Intro]
Dsus2  Dm  Cmaj7  C
[Verse]
     Dsus2For a long Dmtime I was in loveCmaj7  C  
     Dsus2Not only in Dmlove, I was obsCmaj7essedC  
     Dsus2With a frDmiendship that nCmaj7o one else could touchC  
     Dsus2It didn't work Dmout, I'm covered in shellCmaj7sC  
[Chorus]
     CAnd all I C7wanted was the Fsimple things
     A Bbsimple kind of lifeCmaj7  C  
     CAnd all I C7needed was a sFimple man
     So BbI could be the wife
[Verse]
     Dsus2I'm so ashDmamed, I've been so meaCmaj7nC  
     Dsus2I don't know Dmhow it got to this poiCmaj7ntC  
     Dsus2I always Dmwas the one with all the lovCmaj7eC  
     Dsus2You came alDmong, I'm hunting you dowCmaj7nC  
[Chorus]
     CLike a sick C7domestic abFuser 
     BbLooking for a fightCmaj7  C  
     CAnd all I C7wanted was the sFimple things
     A Bbsimple kind of lifeCmaj7  C  
[Bridge]
     DmIf we C#met tomorrow Cfor the very first Btime
     DmWould it start all C#over again? Would I Ctry to make you Bmine?
[Verse]
     Dsus2I always tDmhought I'd be a momCmaj7  C  
     Dsus2Sometimes I Dmwish for a mistakCmaj7eC  
     Dsus2The longer tDmhat I wait the more Cmaj7selfish that I getC  
     Dsus2You seem Dmlike you'd be a good dadCmaj7  C  
[Chorus]
     CNow all those sC7imple things are sFimply too
     ComplicBbated for my lifeCmaj7  C  
     CHow'd I get so fC7aithful to my Ffreedom?
     A Bbselfish kind of lifeCmaj7  C  
     CWhen all I ever wC7anted was the sFimple things
     A Bbsimple kind of lifeCmaj7  C  
[Outro]
Cmaj7     F Cmaj7 F Cmaj7 F Cmaj7 F Cmaj7
E   Dsus2x        Dmx     Cmaj7x        Cx    C7x     F1    Bbx     C#x     Bx
A   5        5     3        3    3     3    1     4     2
D   7        7     5        5    5     3    3     6     4
G   7        7     4        5    3     2    3     6     4
B   5        6     5        5    5     1    3     6     4
E   x        x     x        x    x     1    x     x     x

All chords in this song (9)

The story behind the song

"Simple Kind Of Life" comes from No Doubt, the American rock band known for their blend of ska punk influences and Gwen Stefani's distinctive vocals. While the provided material doesn't detail the song's specific meaning, the title itself suggests a yearning for uncomplicated existence. It plays like a reflection on desires for a straightforward path amidst life's complexities.

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Simple Kind Of Life

by No Doubt

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Dsus2

Cmaj7

Tuning - EADGBE (standard)

Just follow the same pattern for all of the Versus and Chorus'.

Chords are at the end of the page...

[Intro]

Dsus2 Dm Cmaj7 C

[Verse]

Dsus2 Dm Cmaj7 C

For a long time I was in love

Dsus2 Dm Cmaj7 C

Not only in love, I was obsessed

Dsus2 Dm Cmaj7 C

With a friendship that no one else could touch

Dsus2 Dm Cmaj7 C

It didn't work out, I'm covered in shells

[Chorus]

C C7 F

And all I wanted was the simple things

Bb Cmaj7 C

A simple kind of life

C C7 F

And all I needed was a simple man

So I could be the wife

[Verse]

Dsus2 Dm Cmaj7 C

I'm so ashamed, I've been so mean

Dsus2 Dm Cmaj7 C

I don't know how it got to this point

Dsus2 Dm Cmaj7 C

I always was the one with all the love

Dsus2 Dm Cmaj7 C

You came along, I'm hunting you down

[Chorus]

C C7 F

Like a sick domestic abuser

Bb Cmaj7 C

Looking for a fight

C C7 F

And all I wanted was the simple things

Bb Cmaj7 C

A simple kind of life

[Bridge]

Dm C# C B

If we met tomorrow for the very first time

Dm C# C B

Would it start all over again? Would I try to make you mine?

[Verse]

Dsus2 Dm Cmaj7 C

I always thought I'd be a mom

Dsus2 Dm Cmaj7 C

Sometimes I wish for a mistake

Dsus2 Dm Cmaj7 C

The longer that I wait the more selfish that I get

Dsus2 Dm Cmaj7 C

You seem like you'd be a good dad

[Chorus]

C C7 F

Now all those simple things are simply too

Bb Cmaj7 C

Complicated for my life

C C7 F

How'd I get so faithful to my freedom?

Bb Cmaj7 C

A selfish kind of life

C C7 F

When all I ever wanted was the simple things

Bb Cmaj7 C

A simple kind of life

[Outro]

Cmaj7 F Cmaj7 F Cmaj7 F Cmaj7 F Cmaj7

Dsus2 Dm Cmaj7 C C7 F Bb C# B

E x x x x x 1 x x x

A 5 5 3 3 3 3 1 4 2

D 7 7 5 5 5 3 3 6 4

G 7 7 4 5 3 2 3 6 4

B 5 6 5 5 5 1 3 6 4

E x x x x x 1 x x x

About Simple Kind Of Life Chords by No Doubt

Learn how to play Simple Kind Of Life by No Doubt with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Simple Kind Of Life chords”, “Simple Kind Of Life guitar chords”, or “No Doubt Simple Kind Of 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 Kind Of Life chords and for experienced players who want accurate Simple Kind Of Life lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Dsus2, Dm, Cmaj7, C, C7, F.

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What key is "Simple Kind Of Life" in?

The chords for "Simple Kind Of Life" show the original chord names (including Dsus2, Dm, Cmaj7, C, C7, F). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.