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Florida Georgia Line - Simple Chords

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ChordsAm, C, F, G
Strumming↓-↓↑-↓↑-↓↑

Before you play, tune your guitar and use the tools below to set up your view and flow. Using the Transpose tool, switch to F#,B,E keys to play this song with easier chords.

TheAmwayyourfingersCfitinmine,it’sFfiveplusfive,notCrocketscience
ThisFdayintime,that’sChardtofind,it’sGtrue,theAmroadwe’reonain’taCtrafficjam
It’saFSundaydriveonaCpieceofland,it’sFparadiseasClongasI’mwithGyou
It’slikeAmone,twoCthree,justasFeasyascanCbe
JusttheFwayyoulookatCme,youmakemeGsmile
Ain’tnoAmneedtoCcomplicateit,webothFknowthat’sCoverrated
We’vebeenFthere,it’ssafetoCsayitain’tourGstyle
It’sjustthatAmsimple,Cs-i-m-p-l-e,FsimpleascanCbe
It’sjustthatFsimple,Cs-i-m-p-l-e,Gsimpleascanbe
WeAmusedtoliveonCInstagram,Fworry’boutwhoallCgivesadamn
AboutFwherewe’vebeenandCwhereweendedGup,thenAmImetyouandCyoumetme
AndFalltherestisChistory,anFepiphanythatCallweneedisGus
It’slikeAmone,twoCthree,justasFeasyascanCbe
JusttheFwayyoulookatCme,youmakemeGsmile
Ain’tnoAmneedtoCcomplicateit,webothFknowthat’sCoverrated
We’vebeenFthere,it’ssafetoCsayitain’tourGstyle
It’sjustthatAmsimple,Cs-i-m-p-l-e,FsimpleascanCbe
It’sjustthatFsimple,Cs-i-m-p-l-e,Gsimpleascanbe
AmCFCFCG
Ain’tnoAmneedtoCcomplicateit,webothFknowthatsCoverrated
We’vebeenFthere,it’ssafetoCsayitain’tourGstyle,yeah
It’slikeAmone,twoCthree,justasFeasyascanCbe
JusttheFwayyoulookatCme,youmakemeGsmile
Ain’tnoAmneedtoCcomplicateit,webothFknowthatsCoverrated
We’vebeenFthere,it’ssafetoCsayitain’tourGstyle
We’rejustAmsimplelikeaCsixstring,theFwaythisworldwasCmeanttobe
LikeFlaughinglove,makeaClotoutofaGlittle
It’sjustthatAmsimple,Cs-i-m-p-l-e,FsimpleascanCbe
It’sjustthatFsimple,Cs-i-m-p-l-e
GSimpleascanbe,it’sjustthatAmsimple,Cs-i-m-p-l-e
FSimpleascanCbe,it’sjustthatFsimple,Cs-i-m-p-l-e
GSimpleascanbe
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ArtistFlorida Georgia Line
AlbumFlorida Georgia Line
GenresCountry
Year2018
KeyAm
DifficultyIntermediate

How to play Simple on Guitar (Step-by-step)

Florida Georgia Line - Simple on guitar requires 4 chords and 4 core chord transitions. You can find the full step-by-step guide below. Before you start, tune your instrument. The song uses the ↓-↓↑-↓↑-↓↑ pattern; practice it muted first, or simplify to downstrokes while you learn the changes.

Simple uses these transitions most often: C → F (34), F → C (34), and Am → C (17). These transitions may feel a little challenging at first, but with steady practice you can play this song quickly.When you are ready, begin with Am - C chord transition.

1. Am → C chord transition

Guitar Am chord diagram Fingering: x-0-2-2-1-0Guitar Am chord diagram
Guitar C chord diagram Fingering: x-3-2-0-1-0Guitar C chord diagram

To move from Am to C:

  1. Keep index finger on B string fret 1.
  2. Keep middle finger on D string fret 2.
  3. Lift your ring finger from G string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 3.

This transition appears in the verse, played 17 times.

Am to C

2. C → F chord transition

Guitar C chord diagram Fingering: x-3-2-0-1-0Guitar C chord diagram
Guitar F chord diagram Fingering: 1-3-3-2-1-1 Barre at fret 1.Guitar F chord diagram

Switching from C to F:

  1. Lift your index finger from B string fret 1 and place it on E string fret 1.
  2. Slide your middle finger from D string fret 2 to G string fret 2.
  3. Keep ring finger on A string fret 3.
  4. Place pinky on D string fret 3.

This transition appears in the verse, played 34 times.

C to F

3. C → G chord transition

Guitar C chord diagram Fingering: x-3-2-0-1-0Guitar C chord diagram
Guitar G chord diagram Fingering: 3-2-0-0-0-3Guitar G chord diagram

Here's how to move from C to G:

  1. Lift your index finger from B string fret 1 and place it on A string fret 2.
  2. Slide your middle finger from D string fret 2 to E string fret 3.
  3. Lift your ring finger from A string fret 3 and place it on E string fret 3.

This transition appears in the verse, played 17 times.

C to G

4. G → Am chord transition

Guitar G chord diagram Fingering: 3-2-0-0-0-3Guitar G chord diagram
Guitar Am chord diagram Fingering: x-0-2-2-1-0Guitar Am chord diagram

Switching from G to Am:

  1. Lift your index finger from A string fret 2 and place it on B string fret 1.
  2. Slide your middle finger from E string fret 3 to D string fret 2.
  3. Lift your ring finger from E string fret 3 and place it on G string fret 2.

This transition appears in the verse, played 16 times.

G to Am

Simple chord transition analysis

A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in Simple.

  • Simple includes 118 chord transitions, 4 of them unique.
  • These transitions represent 0.03% of all chord transitions in Chordier.
  • Simple contains 3 of the top 10 transitions across Chordier.
  • These transition patterns show how Simple connects to the rest of Chordier. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.
    After C, the most likely next chords across Chordier are G (35%), F (16%), and D (11%).
    • C → G: 35%
    • C → F: 16%
    After F, the most likely next chords across Chordier are C (40%), G (21%), and Am (11%).
    • F → C: 40%
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