Simple man (1971)     (video)

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C Em

1. I am a simple man, so I sing a simple song,

Am G F

I've never been so much in love and never hurt so bad

C

at the same time.

C Em

2. I am a simple man, and I play a simple tune,

Am G F

I wish that I could see you once again across the room,

C - G

like the first time.

F C - G

I just want to hold you, I don't want to hold you down,

F C

I hear what you're saying, and you're spinning my head around.

G F

And I can't make it alone.

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C Em

3. The ending of the tale is the singing of the song,

Am G F

make me proud to be your man only you can make me strong,

C - G

like the last time.

F C - G

I just want to hold you, I don't want to hold you down,

F C

I hear what you're saying, and you're spinning my head around,

G F

and I can't make it alone.

(Graham Nash)