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Simple Things

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EIf you love the life you live, Then you'll get a lot more done
EBe more inclined to take the reins Than turn awaBy and run
Eit's very rare it seems to Aget a lifetime guarantee, 
ESo I suppose self satisfaction be the keyB  
EMy father is a wealthy, self made man 
EBut his wealth does not consist of riches or acres of Bland
AInstead he has a family who are EHis biggest fans
that's something that I one day hope to haveB  
So I'All cherish the simple things
The eEasy took for granted things
BLike going round my Mum's house for my teaE  
And Aargue with my sister, 
Only EGod knows how I missed her
it's thBe simple things that mean the most to meE  
(UP THE TEMPO)
Argh, he geEts up each day at five Starts the car and makes the drive
Shutters Eup, starts the fryers 
Serves out foBod to all the buyers Ein the town As they stand there in the same old line
AGet there every day at the same old time
ENo, you never gonna' hear him grumble and groan
Cause they're the peopBle in the line that he built it on
AAnd like me he cherished the simple things
The easy Etook for granted things
BLike going round his Mum's house for his teaE  
And argue Awith his sister, 
Only God kEnows how he missed her
it's the simpBle things that mean the most to... himE  

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Simple Things

by Paolo Nutini

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If you love the life you live, Then you'll get a lot more done

E B

Be more inclined to take the reins Than turn away and run

E A

it's very rare it seems to get a lifetime guarantee,

E B

So I suppose self satisfaction be the key

My father is a wealthy, self made man

E B

But his wealth does not consist of riches or acres of land

A E

Instead he has a family who are His biggest fans

that's something that I one day hope to have

So I'll cherish the simple things

The easy took for granted things

B E

Like going round my Mum's house for my tea

And argue with my sister,

Only God knows how I missed her

B E

it's the simple things that mean the most to me

(UP THE TEMPO)

Argh, he gets up each day at five Starts the car and makes the drive

Shutters up, starts the fryers

B E

Serves out food to all the buyers in the town As they stand there in the same old line

Get there every day at the same old time

No, you never gonna' hear him grumble and groan

Cause they're the people in the line that he built it on

And like me he cherished the simple things

The easy took for granted things

B E

Like going round his Mum's house for his tea

And argue with his sister,

Only God knows how he missed her

B E

it's the simple things that mean the most to... him

About Simple Things Chords by Paolo Nutini

Learn how to play Simple Things by Paolo Nutini with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Simple Things chords”, “Simple Things guitar chords”, or “Paolo Nutini Simple Things 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 Things chords and for experienced players who want accurate Simple Things lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include E, B, A.

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