Simple As That

Q: How to play the easy chords for Simple As That (Lonestar)?

To play the Easy Chords for Simple As That, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords (C, G, Am, F) with Capo on Fret 2 to make transitions easier without barre chords.

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Key: D

110 BPM

Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)

Strum: ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

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CHORD DIAGRAMS

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[Intro]
[D] [G] [D] [G] [D] [G] [D] [G] [D] [A] [Em] [A] [Em] [A] [D] [G] [Em] [A] [D] [G] [Em] [A] [F] [Bb] [Gm] [C] [Em] [A] [D]

[D]Got us [G]a situation
[D]It don't [G]need no explanation
[D]It don't [G]take a scientist
[D]To figure out [G]just what this is
[D]Unlike the [A]changing seasons
[Em]Love happens [A]without reason
[Em]It's as [A]simple as that
[D]Two people meet
[G]It's destiny [Em]that they're together
[A]It's as [D]simple as that
[G]I knew when I met [Em]you that this would last forever
[A]It's as [F]simple as that
[Bb]And I can promise you [Gm]that I will leave you never
[C]I'm happy right [Em]where I'm at
[A]It's as [D]simple as that
[D]It's how I feel [G]when you call my name
[D]It's holdin hands [G]in the pourin rain
[D]A slow dance [G]that never ends
[D]The sweet [G]sound of violins
[D]And even [A]when we're apart
[Em]You beat around [A]in my heart
[Em]It's as [A]simple as that
[D]Two people meet
[G]It's destiny [Em]that they're together
[A]It's as [D]simple as that
[G]I knew when I met [Em]you that this would last forever
[A]It's as [F]simple as that
[Bb]And I can promise you [Gm]that I will leave you never
[C]I'm happy right [Em]where I'm at
[A]It's as [D]simple as that
[D]It's as [G]simple as that
[D]Two people meet
[G]It's destiny [D]that they're together
[G]It's as [D]simple as that
[G]I knew when I met [D]you that this would last forever
[A]It's as [Em]simple as that
[A]And I can promise you [Em]that I will leave you never
[A]I'm happy right [D]where I'm at
[G]It's as [Em]simple as that

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Song Fundamentals

Original Key D (D Major)

Tempo / BPM 110 BPM

Tuning Standard (E A D G B E)

Time Signature 4/4

Difficulty Level Medium

Capo Position Capo Fret 2

Chord Count 8 Unique Chords

Genre Contemporary

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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

Time Signature 4/4

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Simple As That by Lonestar is played in the key of D with a tempo of around 110 BPM. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: D (I) sebagai Tonic (Pusat Nada/Stabil), diikuti G (IV) sebagai Subdominant (Gerak Maju/Tensi Sedang), diikuti A (V) sebagai Dominant (Tensi Kuat Menuju Tonic), diikuti Em (ii) sebagai Supertonic (Subdominant/Penghubung).

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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips

Theory Guide

Guitar playing guide for Simple As That by Lonestar: sounding in D (Capo Fret 2, shape C) at 110 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').

check_circle Key & Tempo: Sounding in D (Capo on Fret 2 (played in C shape)) at 110 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circle Voicing & Barre Bypass: Contains barre shapes (F, Bb) with open cowboy substitutions (e.g. Fmaj7, Bm7, B7) to eliminate finger fatigue.
check_circle Critical Transition: Transition from A to F 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 – IV – V – ii – F – Bb – Gm – C

Song chords:

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D G A Em

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

more_horiz Auxiliary / Transition Chords

F Bb Gm C

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

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Capo & Sounding Key

Sounding Key D Acoustic pitch of original recording

Capo Fret 2 sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings

Fingering Shape Key C Open chord finger positions

Placing a Capo on Fret 2 transforms fingering into C, maintaining D sound without complex barre chords.

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piano Chord Family D

Diatonic Matrix

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

I D Tonic

ii Em Supertonic

iii F#m Mediant

IV G Subdominant

V A Dominant

vi Bm Submediant

vii° C#dim Leading

speed Difficulty Level: Medium

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:

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dna MUSICAL DNA:

KEY: D • TEMPO: 110 BPM • PROG: I – IV – V – ii – F – Bb – Gm – C • DIFF: 3/5 • CAPO: 2

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for Simple As That (Lonestar)?

To play the Easy Chords for Simple As That, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords (C, G, Am, F) with Capo on Fret 2 to make transitions easier without barre chords.

quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for Simple As That?

The original recording key for Simple As That by Lonestar is D. 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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