Simple

by k.d. lang
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Lyrics

(E)Flaw less (A)light in a dark en ing air, a (D)lone and (A)shin ing (Bm)there.

(E)Love will (A)not e lude you, love is (D)sim (E)ple.

I (A)wor ship this te ob nac i ty and the (D)beau ti ful (A)strug gle we’re (Bm)in.

(E)Love will (A)not e lude us, love is (D)sim

(E)ple.

Be (C#)sure to know that (A)all in love is (B)ours,

and (E)love as (A)a phi los o phy is (D)sim

(E)ple.

(A)I am calm in ob liv i on, and the (D)calm as I (A)ev er have (Bm)been.

(E)Love will (A)not e lude me,

love is (D)sim

(E)ple.

Be

(C#)sure to know that (A)all in love is (B)ours,

and (E)love as (A)a phi los o phy is (D)sim

(E)ple.

is (B7)ours,

that all

in love

is ours.

And (E)love as (A)a phi los o phy is (D)sim (E)ple

and (A)ours.

Simple by k.d. lang

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of A at 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

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About “Simple”

What key is "Simple" in?
"Simple" by k.d. lang is in the key of A with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Simple" easy to play on piano?
This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Simple" 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 "Simple"?
This arrangement of "Simple" uses 9 chords: A, B, B7, Bm, C#, C#m, D, E, +1 more.
How long does it take to learn "Simple" on piano?
2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by k.d. lang can I play here?
Try "CONSTANT CRAVING", "PULLIN' BACK THE REINS", "Hallelujah". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.