A Simple Song

by Chris Stapleton
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Lyrics

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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "A Simple Song" by Chris Stapleton in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of F, 150 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “A Simple Song”

Can I learn "A Simple Song" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "A Simple Song" with hands-separate practice in F at 150 BPM.
What key is "A Simple Song" by Chris Stapleton played in?
A Simple Song is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "A Simple Song"?
The arrangement plays at 150 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "A Simple Song" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "A Simple Song"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "A Simple Song"?
"A Simple Song" was originally performed by Chris Stapleton. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "A Simple Song"?
This arrangement uses 5 chords: Bb, C, Dm, F, Fpow.
What other songs by Chris Stapleton can I play here?
Try "I WAS WRONG", "TENNESSEE WHISKEY", "EITHER WAY". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "A Simple Song"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "A Simple Song" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "A Simple Song"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "A Simple Song" is in the key of F at 150 BPM.