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Simple Things chords by
Dave Steel
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Key: G major•
Intro 1
G
G

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Verse 1
G
G

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Well, I'm a ramblin' man

I've got the distance in my eyes
C
C

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I love that natural movement
G
G

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like the stars across the sky
C
C

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I used to dream of places
G
G

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that I had never been
F
F

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C
C

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G
G

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Now I dream simple things

Well, I'm a general,

and I had a go at everything
Em
Em

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D
D

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C
C

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Among many different people

I have long been wandering
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G

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C
C

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I'm a pilgrim and a stranger,
G
G

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I have seen what I have seen
F
F

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C
C

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G
G

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And now I dream the simple thing
D
D

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Like your hand on my shoulder

in the morning
Em
Em

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when you do me like you do
Bm
Bm
2

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And love wrecked
C
C

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I'm and I'm walkin' by the river
D
D

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G
G

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C
C

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G
G

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D
D

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C
C

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G

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Lord I dream, I dream of you

And I think I'll always wander

across this stolen land
Em
Em

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C
C

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And I think I'll always try
G
G

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to have a kind and gentle hand
C
C

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I know my heart is true,
G
G

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and I hear the song it sings
F
F

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C
C

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G
G

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And I dream simple things
D
D

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Like your hand on my shoulder

in the morning
Em
Em

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when you do me like you do
Bm
Bm
2

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And love red coming,
C
C

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I'm walking by the river,
D
D

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Lord, I dream

Of your hand on my shoulder

in the morning
Em
Em

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when you do me like you do
Bm
Bm
2

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And love red coming,
C
C

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D
D

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I'm walking by the river, Lord, I dream
G
G

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I dream of you,

I dream of you,
Outro 1

I dream of you.
G
G

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • G

  • C

  • F

  • Em

  • D

  • Bm

    2

Capo: 0

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Simple Things by Dave Steel is G major.

The primary chords used in Simple Things are G, C, F, Em, D, Bm.

No capo is required for this song.

Yes, this version uses open chords like G, C, F, Em, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Simple Things is approximately 118 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Simple Things using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for Simple Things. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with Dave Steel.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Simple Things to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.

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