Chords with lyrics
[Intro]
G+G D MajorD
I love the simple life, front porch and my lover’s eyes
C majorC G+G G+G D MajorD C majorC G+G
Green grass and an open sky, I love a simple life
[Verse 1]
G+G D MajorD
Born and raised by God’s good Grace
C majorC D MajorD G+G
In a Texas town where life moves at a slower pace
G+G D MajorD
Learned to work with my hands and say “yes ma’am”
C majorC D MajorD G+G
And that’s a part of me that’ll never fade away
[Chorus]
G+G D MajorD
I love the simple life, front porch and my lover’s eyes
C majorC G+G
Green grass and an open sky, I love a simple life
G+G D MajorD
Got my guitar and a wailing tune, ringing out under a southern moon
C majorC G+G
One thing that’s always true, I love a simple life
[Verse 2]
G+G D MajorD
Got the real smoke, good drink in my hand
C majorC D MajorD G+G
A augmentedA few friends on the way and it’s sure to be a fine night
G+G D MajorD
The sun’s hangin’ low, and I’ve got a piece in my soul
C majorC D MajorD G+G
And I think to myself God it’s good to be alive
[Chorus]
G+G D MajorD
I love the simple life, front porch and my lover’s eyes
C majorC G+G
Green grass and an open sky, I love a simple life
G+G D MajorD
Got my guitar and a wailing tune, ringing out under a southern moon
C majorC G+G
One thing that’s always true, I love a simple life
[Bridge]
E minorEm D/F#D/F# C majorC E minorEm D/F#D/F# C majorC
All we need are the sim - ple things
G+G D MajorD
To see the world with open eyes and arms to hold you close at night
E minorEm D MajorD C majorC
But it ain’t always easy, it’ll be alright
[Key Change]
A augmentedA E MajorE D MajorD A augmentedA
[Chorus 2]
A augmentedA E MajorE
I love the simple life, front porch and my lover’s eyes
D MajorD A augmentedA
Green grass and an open sky, I love a simple life
A augmentedA E MajorE
Got my guitar and a wailing tune, ringing out under a southern moon
D MajorD A augmentedA
One thing that’s always true, I love a simple life
[Ending]
A augmentedA E MajorE D MajorD F# minorF#m E MajorE
Yeah it’s built for me and you, I love the simple life
D MajorD A augmentedA