A Simple Song

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Key: G

110 BPM

Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)

Strum: ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

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CHORD DIAGRAMS

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[G]Lately things are [D]on my mind
[D/F#]Good news is [G]hard to find
[D]And I work [A]on the factory line
[G]And all I [D]do is stay behind
[D]Call my mama [A]like I should
[G]She says daddy [D]ain't doin' too good
[D/F#]Me and him [G]should wet a line
[D]Just can't seem [A]to find the time
[D]But I [D/F#]love my life
[G]Man, it's [D]somethin' to see
[A]It's the kids and the [G]dogs, and you and me
[D]It's the [D/F#]way, it's alright
[G]Everything goes wrong
[A]It's a sound of [G]a slow, simple song
[D]Finally saved [D/F#]some money up
[G]'Til I had [D]to fix my truck
[A]Talked to brother [G]the other day
[D]He didn't have [D/F#]too much to say
[D]Tryna quit [A]these cigarettes
[G]I can't seem [D]to kick 'em yet
[D/F#]Sister got laid [G]off last fall
[D]And I [A]got high cholesterol
[D]But I [D/F#]love my life
[G]Man, it's [D]somethin' to see
[A]It's the kids and the [G]dogs, and you and me
[D]It's the [D/F#]way, it's alright
[G]And everything [D]goes wrong
[A]It's a sound of [G]a slow, simple song
[D]Yeah, I [D/F#]love my life
[G]Man, it's [D]somethin' to see
[A]It's the kids and the [G]dogs, and you and me
[D]It's the [D/F#]way, it's alright
[G]And everything [D]goes wrong
[A]It's the sound of [G]a slow, simple song

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Song Summary & Key Facts

Transcribed by Contributor

Album A Simple Song

Released 2017

Genre

Contemporary Country Country

Songwriter Chris Stapleton

Chord Version Options

3 Versions

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Song Fundamentals

Original Key G (G Major)

Tempo / BPM 110 BPM (Approx.)

Tuning Standard (E A D G B E)

Time Signature 4/4

Difficulty Level Easy

Capo Position No Capo

Chord Count 5 Unique Chords

Genre Contemporary Country

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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

Time Signature 4/4

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A Simple Song by Chris Stapleton is played in the key of G. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: G (I) sebagai Tonic (Pusat Nada/Stabil), diikuti D (V) sebagai Dominant (Tensi Kuat Menuju Tonic), diikuti D/F# (V) sebagai Dominant (Tensi Kuat Menuju Tonic), diikuti Bm (iii) sebagai Mediant (Tonic/Pewarna).

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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips

Theory Guide

Guitar playing guide for A Simple Song by Chris Stapleton: sounding in G without capo at 110 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').

check_circle Key & Tempo: Sounding in G (Standard tuning without capo) at 110 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circle Voicing & Barre Bypass: Contains barre shapes (Bm) with open cowboy substitutions (open Bm7 (x20202)) to eliminate finger fatigue.
check_circle Critical Transition: Transition from G to D requires anchoring index or ring finger as a stable pivot.
check_circle Strumming Pattern: Master '↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑' by starting at 79 BPM before accelerating to studio 110 BPM.

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Harmonic Progression

Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)

I – V – II – iii

Song chords:

star Primary Chords (Song Foundation)

G D D/F# A

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

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Used as harmonic transition variations in intro, bridge, or outro.

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Capo & Sounding Key

Sounding Key G Acoustic pitch of original recording

No Capo sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings

Fingering Shape Key G Open chord finger positions

The song is played in its original key of G without a capo.

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piano Chord Family G

Diatonic Matrix

This song is built on the key of G. Here are the 7 diatonic chords (Chord Family) that harmonize according to music theory:

I G Tonic

ii Am Supertonic

iii Bm Mediant

IV C Subdominant

V D Dominant

vi Em Submediant

vii° F#dim Leading

speed Difficulty Level: Easy

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:

check_circle Uses 5 unique chords throughout the song

check_circle Requires 1 barre chord shapes (Bm)

dna MUSICAL DNA:

KEY: G • TEMPO: 110 BPM (Approx.) • PROG: I – V – II – iii • DIFF: 1/5 • CAPO: 0

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for A Simple Song (Chris Stapleton)?

To play the Easy Chords for A Simple Song, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords to make transitions easier without barre chords.

quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for A Simple Song?

The original recording key for A Simple Song by Chris Stapleton is G. You can use the Transpose (+ / -) feature anytime to adjust the pitch to match male or female vocal ranges automatically.

quiz Is audio sync and auto-scroll available for practice?

Yes, ChordGitar.in features touch-free Auto-Scroll with speed control, as well as an integrated player so your tempo and rhythm practice stays precise.

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Song Summary & Key Facts

Transcribed by Contributor

Album A Simple Song

Released 2017

Genre

Contemporary Country Country

Songwriter Chris Stapleton

Chord Version Options

3 Versions

Versi Studio Alternative By Contributor

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Chord Mudah Basic Chords • No Capo Open chords (C / G) without barre chords

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