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simple man chords
lynyrd skynyrd *

Am/C C/G G/Am 3

x C G Am
my momma told me , when i was young
C G Am
come sit beside me , my only son .
C G Am
and listen closely , to what i say
C G Am
and if you do this , it will help you , some sunny day .

Am/C C/G G/Am 2

x C G Am
oh , take your time , don’t live too fast
C G Am
troubles will come , and they will pass .
C G Am
well , find a woman , and you’ll find love
C G Am
and don’t forget son , there is someone up above .

C G Am
and be a simple kind of man .
C G Am
oh , be something you’ll love and understand .
C G Am
baby be a simple kind of man .
C G Am
oh , won’t you do this for me son if you can .

Am/C C/G G/Am

C G Am
get your lust , the rich man’s gold .
C G Am
all that you need , is in your soul .
C G Am
and you can do this , if you try .
C G Am
all that i want for you my son , is to be satisfied .

C G Am
and be a simple kind of man .
C G Am
oh , be something you’ll love and understand .
C G Am
baby be a simple kind of man .
C G Am
oh , won’t you do this for me son , if you can .

Am/C C/G G/Am 4

x C G Am
oh , don’t you worry , you’ll find yourself .
C G Am
follow your heart , and nothing else .
C G Am
and you can do this , if you try .
C G Am
all that i want for you my son , is to be satisfied .

C G Am
and be a simple kind of man .
C G Am
oh , be something you’ll love and understand .
C G Am
baby be a simple kind of man .
C G Am
oh , won’t you do this for me son if you can .

C G Am
an baby , be a simple kind of man .
C G Am
oh , be something you’ll love and understand . . . .

* alternate :

capo iii

C = A
G = E
Am = F#m

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