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Pure And Simple

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Intro:  F#   B   C#  
F#I used to lBive in a poor neighboC#rhood 
F#My frienBds and me we always hC#ad a time 
F#Never had no moBney but we had it so goC#od 
(A#)                            B  C#  
Those days are gone and I wanna go back 
So pBure so simF#ple 
F#Never thoBught about it wC#hen you're young you don't care 
F#You don't reBalize C#it 'till it's all behind 
F#Take it fBor granted jC#ust not well
(chorus)
F#Oh-oh It was puBre and simple 
F#I'll remember those dBays 'till the end 
F#Oh-oh God kBnows it's siC#mple 
If BI could live my lG#ife all over agC#ain 
I'd keep it pure and simD#mpleB  G#m  C#  F#  
A#mThose dBays are gone aC#nd I wanna go back 
Solo 
Chorus
D#mGot me a feelin' I'm nBot alone 
D#mWish I had a roBad so I could go back home

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The story behind the song

Lynyrd Skynyrd, a band that helped popularize the Southern rock genre, formed in Florida in 1964 and spent years honing their sound before their 1973 debut album. Though their career was marked by tragedy, they reformed in 1987, continuing to release music. "Pure And Simple" appears on a release from 1991, showcasing their enduring musical journey. Playing this song can feel like tapping into the band's long-standing rock and roll spirit.

AI-written from these sources:Lynyrd Skynyrd — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Pure And Simple

by Lynyrd Skynyrd

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D#m

G#m

A#m

F# B C#

Intro:

F# B C#

I used to live in a poor neighborhood

F# B C#

My friends and me we always had a time

F# B C#

Never had no money but we had it so good

A# B C#

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Those days are gone and I wanna go back

B F#

So pure so simple

F# B C#

Never thought about it when you're young you don't care

F# B C#

You don't realize it 'till it's all behind

F# B C#

Take it for granted just not well

(chorus)

F# B

Oh-oh It was pure and simple

F# B

I'll remember those days 'till the end

F# B C#

Oh-oh God knows it's simple

B G# C#

If I could live my life all over again

D#m B G#m C# F#

I'd keep it pure and simple

A#m B C#

Those days are gone and I wanna go back

Solo

Chorus

D#m B

Got me a feelin' I'm not alone

D#m B

Wish I had a road so I could go back home

About Pure And Simple Chords by Lynyrd Skynyrd

Learn how to play Pure And Simple by Lynyrd Skynyrd with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Pure And Simple chords”, “Pure And Simple guitar chords”, or “Lynyrd Skynyrd Pure And Simple 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 Pure And Simple chords and for experienced players who want accurate Pure And Simple lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include F#, B, C#, A#, G#, D#m.

FAQ — Pure And Simple by Lynyrd Skynyrd

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What key is "Pure And Simple" in?

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