Late ly things are on my mind.
Good news is hard to find.
And (Bb)I work on the fac t’ry line and all I do is stay be hind.
Call my ma ma like I should.
She says dad dy ain’t do in’ too good.
Me and him should wet a line.
and Just can’t seem to find the time.
But I (Bb)love (C)my life.
Man, it’s some thin’ to see.
It’s the (Bb)kids and the dogs and you and me.
It’s the (Bb)way it’s al right
when ev ’ry (Bb)thing goes wrong.
It’s the sound of a slow, sim ple song.
Fi n’lly saved some mon ey up
till I to fix my truck.
And (Bb)I Talked to er the er day, and he did n’t too much to say.
Try’n’ to quit these cig ar ettes.
I can’t seem dy to kick ’em too good.
Sis ter got laid off last fall and I got high cho les ter ol.
But I (Bb)love (C)my life.
Man, it’s some thin’ to see.
It’s the (Bb)kids and the dogs and you and me.
It’s the (Bb)way it’s al right
when ev ’ry (Bb)thing goes wrong.
It’s the sound of a slow, sim ple song.
sim ple song.
Yeah, I sim ple song.
A Simple Song by Chris Stapleton
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of F at 150 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
Learn how to accompany it· the chords and what each hand plays, on Super Simple Chords ↗About “A Simple Song”
- What key is "A Simple Song" in?
- "A Simple Song" by Chris Stapleton is in the key of F with a tempo of 150 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "A Simple Song" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- Can I play "A Simple Song" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- What chords are used in "A Simple Song"?
- This arrangement of "A Simple Song" uses 5 chords: Bb, C, Dm, F, Fpow.
- How long does it take to learn "A Simple Song" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by Chris Stapleton can I play here?
- Try "I WAS WRONG", "TENNESSEE WHISKEY", "EITHER WAY". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.