Simple Life Chords
Simple Life by Green River Ordinance is a more advanced guitar song played in the key of G. It uses the chords G, D, C, Em, D/F#, A, E and F#m. Use the transpose and diagram tools on this page to change the key, see each shape, or simplify the chords.
G D
I love the simple life, front porch and my lover’s eyes
C G G D C G
Green grass and an open sky, I love a simple life
verse 1
G D
Born and raised by God’s good Grace
C D G
In a Texas town where life moves at a slower pace
G D
Learned to work with my hands and say “yes ma’am”
C D G
And that’s a part of me that’ll never fade away
G D
I love the simple life, front porch and my lover’s eyes
C G
Green grass and an open sky, I love a simple life
G D
Got my guitar and a wailing tune, ringing out under a southern moon
C G
One thing that’s always true, I love a simple life
verse 2
G D
Got the real smoke, good drink in my hand
C D G
A few friends on the way and it’s sure to be a fine night
G D
The sun’s hangin’ low, and I’ve got a piece in my soul
C D G
And I think to myself God it’s good to be alive
G D
I love the simple life, front porch and my lover’s eyes
C G
Green grass and an open sky, I love a simple life
G D
Got my guitar and a wailing tune, ringing out under a southern moon
C G
One thing that’s always true, I love a simple life
Bridge
Em D/F# C Em D/F# C
All we need are the sim - ple things
G D
To see the world with open eyes and arms to hold you close at night
Em D C
But it ain’t always easy, it’ll be alright
Key Change
A E D A
A E
I love the simple life, front porch and my lover’s eyes
D A
Green grass and an open sky, I love a simple life
A E
Got my guitar and a wailing tune, ringing out under a southern moon
D A
One thing that’s always true, I love a simple life
Ending
A E D F#m E
Yeah it’s built for me and you, I love the simple life
D A
One thing that’s always true, I love a simple life