Simple Things - Zero 7
Standard Tuning (EADGBe)
Play this song by plucking the bass note of the chord on the first beat, and plucking
D,G,& B strings between the second and third beat of each measure. Listen to the song to
the rhythm down.
These chords also work for electric piano. The solos dance between the key of C minor
the blues key of C.
Cm Bº/G D#maj7 D7 D#maj7/Bb F/A
3 x 6 5 6 1
4 3 8 7 8 1
5 4 7 5 7 2
5 3 8 7 8 3
3 x 6 5 x 0
x 3 x x 6 x
Intro
Cm repeats rhythmically until verse
Verse 1
Cm D#maj7 Bº/G Cm
It's an easy ride to Rome
Cm D#maj7 Bº/G Cm
You'll never walk alone
Cm D#maj7 Bº/G Cm
Naturally we blew
Cm D#maj7 D7 Bº/G Cm
Simple things we say
Chorus 1
Cm D#maj7/Bb F/A Bº/G Cm
E - v'ry - day we'll find the way
Cm x4 (repeats for a measure, transition back to verse)
Verse 2 (same as verse 1)
Seems like we've opened up the door
Feels like we've walked this way before
Naturally we blew
Simple things, you say?
Chorus repeats are the same chord progression, with lyrical changes
Every day, you'll find the way
In amazement
Everyday