Key: C
Introduction: C F C F C F C F
C Bb C
Oh my friend won't you tell me what to do?
F G C F G
They don't seem to understand.
C Bb C
I try so hard to make my music tell the truth.
F G C
Can't you lend a helpin' hand?
Dm F C
You gotta play a simple song for them.
Dm F G
That's the only thing they want to love and understand.
Dm F C F G
Won't you play a simple song for them?
C Bb C
Well I think that the songs are doin' fine.
F G C F G
Well I can tell what's on their mind.
C Bb C
You lend a hand now I'm doin' all I can
F G C
to help the people understand.
Dm F C
You gotta play a simple song for them.
Dm F G
That's the only thing they want to love and understand.
Dm F C
Won't you play a simple song for them?
F G
Oh my Lord I'll try, I'll try and try again.
Dm F C
You gotta play a simple song for them.
Dm F G
That's the only thing they want to love and understand.
Dm F C
Won't you play a simple song for them?