IntroGD
I love the simple life, front porch and my lover’s eyes
CGGDCG
Green grass and an open sky, I love a simple life
Verse 1GD
Born and raised by God’s good Grace
CDG
In a Texas town where life moves at a slower pace
GD
Learned to work with my hands and say “yes ma’am”
CDG
And that’s a part of me that’ll never fade away
ChorusGD
I love the simple life, front porch and my lover’s eyes
CG
Green grass and an open sky, I love a simple life
GD
Got my guitar and a wailing tune, ringing out under a southern moon
CG
One thing that’s always true, I love a simple life
Verse 2GD
Got the real smoke, good drink in my hand
CDGA few friends on the way and it’s sure to be a fine night
GD
The sun’s hangin’ low, and I’ve got a piece in my soul
CDG
And I think to myself God it’s good to be alive
ChorusGD
I love the simple life, front porch and my lover’s eyes
CG
Green grass and an open sky, I love a simple life
GD
Got my guitar and a wailing tune, ringing out under a southern moon
CG
One thing that’s always true, I love a simple life
BridgeEmD/F#CEmD/F#C
All we need are the sim - ple things
GD
To see the world with open eyes and arms to hold you close at night
EmDC
But it ain’t always easy, it’ll be alright
[Key Change]
AEDAChorus 2AE
I love the simple life, front porch and my lover’s eyes
DA
Green grass and an open sky, I love a simple life
AE
Got my guitar and a wailing tune, ringing out under a southern moon
DA
One thing that’s always true, I love a simple life
EndingAEDF#mE
Yeah it’s built for me and you, I love the simple life
DA
One thing that’s always true, I love a simple life
This arrangement for the song is the author's own work and represents their interpretation of the song. You may only use this for private study, scholarship, or research.