SIMPLE MAN
As recorded by Austin Snell
(From the 2026 Album COUNTRY NEVER DIES)
Capo 3rd fret
To play without a capo transpose +3 steps.
[Intro]
G D Em G D Em
[Verse 1]
G D EmWell, Mama told me, when I was young.
G D EmCome sit beside me, my only son.
G D EmAnd listen closely, to what I say.
G D EmAnd if you Do this, it'll help you, some sunny day.
G D EmOh yeah!
[Verse 2]
G D EmOh, take your time, don't live too fast.
G D EmTroubles will come, and they will pass.
G D EmGo find a woman, and you'll find love.
G D EmAnd don't forget son, there is someone up above.
[Chorus]
G D EmAnd be a simple kind of man.
G D EmOh, be something, you love and understand.
G D EmBaby, be a simple kind of man.
G D EmOh, won't you Do this for me son, if you can?
[Interlude]
G D Em
[Verse 3]
G D EmForget your lust, for rich man's gold,
G D EmAll that you need, is in your soul.
G D EmAnd you can Do this, oh baby, if you try.
G D EmAll that I want for you my son, is to be satisfied.
[Chorus]
G D EmAnd be a simple kind of man.
G D EmOh, be something, you love and understand.
G D EmBaby, be a simple kind of man.
G D EmOh, won't you Do this for me son, if you can?
EmOh yes, I will.
[Guitar Solo]
G D Em G D Em
G D Em G D Em
[Verse 4]
G D EmBoy, don't you worry, you'll find yourself.
G D EmFollow your heart, and nothing else.
G D EmYou can Do this, oh baby, if you try.
G D EmAll that I want for you my son, is to be satisfied.
[Out-Chorus]
G D EmAnd be a simple kind of man.
G D EmOh, be something, you love and understand.
G D EmBaby, be a simple kind of man.
G D EmOh, won't you Do this for me son, if you can?
G D EmOh, won't you Do this for me son, if you can?
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