Verse 1
Am Em
I'm a simple man, I want a simple life
Am Em
I want a paid up home, I want a faithful wife
C Em
I don't need much money to keep me free
Am C Em
Just need the love of you for me
Chorus
Am C
I'm a simple man, had a simple plan
Em
I got a complicated life
Verse 2
Am Em
Ain't got no time to call my own
Am Em
I'm wearing out my telephone
C Em
I hear the whispers behind my back
Am C Em
I'm trying hard, but things look black
Chorus
Am C
I'm a simple man, had a simple plan
Em
I got a complicated life
C G
Sometimes when you smile
D Em
It makes the whole thing seem worthwhile
C G
Sometimes when you smile
D Am
It leads me down that final mile
C Em
That lets a simple man lead a complicated life
Solo
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Verse 3
Am Em
I take one step forward, it's like two steps back
Am Em
I may be weary, but my soul's intact
C Em
Forever chasing, what I can't reach
Am C Em
Forever pacing, lifes stoney beach
Chorus
Am C
I'm a simple man, had a simple plan
Em
I got a complicated life
C G
Sometimes when you smile
D Em
It makes the whole thing seem worthwhile
C G
Sometimes when you smile
D Am
It leads me down that final mile
C Em
That lets a simple man lead a complicated life
End
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