x#----------------------------------PLEASE NOTE---------------------------------# #This file is the author's own work and represents their interpretation of the # #song. You may only use this file for private study, scholarship, or research. # #------------------------------------------------------------------------------# # Date: Fri, 19 Dec 1997 15:49:13 -0500 From: DON META To: [email protected] Subject: crd: "The Simple Life" from the movie " Father of the Bride" This song comes from the movie "Father of the Bride". I have no idea who wrote it or who performs it for the movie. I don't Know the title But I'm guessing that it is called: "The Simple Life" Em7 A13 Dmaj7 Adim Intro:slowly Folks are blessed who make the most of everyday Em7 A13 Dmaj7 C#7#5b9 living by their own philosophy F#m7 B13 Emaj7 Bdim everyone beneath the sun must find a way Bm7 Bm6 A7 A7#5 and I've found the only way for me Verse 1: Em7 A7 F#m7 B7 I don't believe in frettin' and grievin' Em7 C#m7/11 C7b5 Bm7 D13 why mess around with strife Gmaj7 Gm7 F#m7 Bm7 I never was cut out to step and strut out Em7 E9 A7 give me the simple life Verse 2: Em7 A7 F#m7 B7 Some find it pleasant dining on pheasant Em7 C#m7/11 C7b5 Bm7 D13 but those things roll off my knife Gmaj7 Gm7 F#m7 Bm7 just feed me tomata's and mashed potata's Em7 A7 Dmaj7 give me the simple life Chorus: Em7 A13 Dmaj7 Adim A cottage small is all I'm after Em7 A13 Dmaj7 C#7#5b9 not one too spacious and wide F#m7 B13 Emaj7 Bdim a house that rings with joy and laughter Bm7 Bm6 A7 of the ones you love inside Verse 3: Em7 A7 F#m7 B7 Life could be thrilling for one who's willing Em7 C#m7/11 C7b5 Bm7 D13 to be a far -- mer's wife Gmaj7 Gm7 F#m7 Bm7 kids calling me pappy could sure make me happy Em7 E9 A7 give me the simple life Verse 4:Em7 A7 F#m7 B7 Some take the high road, I'll take the low road Em7 C#m7/11 C7b9 Bm7 D13 free from the care and strife Gmaj7 Gm7 F#m7 Bm7 sounds corny and seedy but yes indeedy Em7 A7 Dmaj7 give me the simple life Em7 A7 Dmaj7 D6/9 Ending: Give me the simple life chords: intro: Em7 A13 Dmaj7 Adim C#7#5b9 F#m7 -------7---7-----5-----5------10-----9------ -------8---7-----7-----7------10-----10---- -------7---6-----6-----5------10-----9----- -------x---5-----7-----7-------9-----x----- -------7---x-----5-----6-------x-----9----- -----------5-----5-----5-------9------------ B13 Emaj7 Bdim Bm7 Bm6 A7 A7#5 --9-----7----7-----7----7----5----5-------- --9-----9----9-----7----7----5----6-------- --8-----8----7-----7----7----6----6-------- --7-----9----9-----7----6----5----5------- --x-----7----8-----x----x----7------------ --7-----7----7-----7----7----5------------ Verse chords: Em7 F#m7 B7 C#m7/11 C7b5 D13 Gmaj7 -7---9-----7------------------12-----10---- -8---10----7----7-------7-----12-----12----- -7---9-----8----9-------9-----11-----11----- -9---11----7----9-------8-----10-----12----- -7---9-----9----x-------x-----x------10---- -----------7----9-------8-----10-----10---- Gm7 E9 -10--7--------------------------------- -11--7---others same as intro -10--7--------------------------------- -12--6--------------------------------- -10--7--------------------------------- ------------------------------------ If anyone can tell me who wrote this tune please e-mail me at [email protected] If you aren't familiar with these chords or style, I would recommend Mickey Baker's Complete Course in Jazz Guitar-book 1; if it is still in print.
