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Chris Stapleton - A Simple Song Ukulele Chords

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ChordsA#, F, C, Dm
Strumming↓↑-↓↑-↓↑-↓↑

Before you play, tune your ukulele and use the tools below to set up your view and flow.

A#Latelythingsareonmymind,A#goodnewsishardtoFfind
A#AndIworkonthefactoryline,andA#allIdoisstayFbehindC
A#CallmymamalikeIshould,sheA#saysdaddyain’tdoingtooFgood
MeA#andhimshouldwetaline,A#justcan’tseemtofindtheFtimeC
ButIA#loveCmyFlife,manit’sA#somethingCtoFsee
It’stheA#kidsandtheFdogsandyouandCme,it’sA#thewayCit’sFalright
A#EverythingCgoesDmwrong,it’saA#soundofaCslowsimpleA#song
A#Finallysavedsomemoneyup,’tilA#IhadtofixmyFtruck
A#Talkedtobrothertheotherday,heA#didn’thavetoomuchFtosayC
A#Trynaquitthesecigarettes,IA#can’tseemtokickemFyet
A#Sistergotlaidofflastfall,A#andIgothighFcholesterolC
ButIA#loveCmyFlife,manit’sA#somethingCtoFsee
It’stheA#kidsandtheFdogsandyouandCme,it’sA#thewayCit’sFalright
A#EverythingCgoesDmwrong,it’saA#soundofaCslowsimpleA#song
YeahIA#loveCmyFlife,manit’sA#somethingCtoFsee
It’stheA#kidsandtheFdogsandyouandCme,it’sA#thewayCit’sFalright
A#EverythingCgoesDmwrong,it’saA#soundofaCslowsimpleA#song
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ArtistChris Stapleton
AlbumFrom a Room: Volume 2
GenresCountry, Country Rock, Rock
Year2017
KeyA#
DifficultyEasy

How to play A Simple Song on Ukulele (Step-by-step)

Chris Stapleton - A Simple Song on ukulele requires 4 chords and 5 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.

A Simple Song uses these transitions most often: A# → C (15), F → A# (13), and A# → F (11). 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 A# - F chord transition.

1. A# → F chord transition

Ukulele A# | B♭ chord diagram Fingering: 3-2-1-1 Barre at fret 1.Ukulele A# | B♭ chord diagram
Ukulele F chord diagram Fingering: 2-0-1-0Ukulele F chord diagram

Switching from A# to F:

  1. While playing A#, lift your ring finger from G string fret 3.
  2. Keep index finger on E string fret 1.
  3. Lift your middle finger from C string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 2.

This transition appears in the section, played 11 times.

A# to F

2. F → C chord transition

Ukulele F chord diagram Fingering: 2-0-1-0Ukulele F chord diagram
Ukulele C chord diagram Fingering: 0-0-0-3Ukulele C chord diagram

Here's how to move from F to C:

  1. While playing F, first lift your index finger and middle finger.
  2. Place ring finger on A string fret 3.

This transition appears in the section, played 7 times.

F to C

3. C → A# chord transition

Ukulele C chord diagram Fingering: 0-0-0-3Ukulele C chord diagram
Ukulele A# | B♭ chord diagram Fingering: 3-2-1-1 Barre at fret 1.Ukulele A# | B♭ chord diagram

Switching from C to A#:

  1. Lift your ring finger from A string fret 3 and place it on G string fret 3.
  2. Place index finger on E string fret 1.
  3. Place middle finger on C string fret 2.

This transition appears in the section, played 10 times.

C to A#

4. C → Dm chord transition

Ukulele C chord diagram Fingering: 0-0-0-3Ukulele C chord diagram
Ukulele Dm chord diagram Fingering: 2-2-1-0Ukulele Dm chord diagram

To move from C to Dm:

  1. Lift your ring finger from A string fret 3 and place it on C string fret 2.
  2. Place index finger on E string fret 1.
  3. Place middle finger on G string fret 2.

This transition appears in the chorus, played 3 times.

C to Dm

5. Dm → A# chord transition

Switching from Dm to A#:

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

This transition appears in the chorus, played 3 times.

A Simple Song chord transition analysis

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

  • A Simple Song includes 71 chord transitions, 5 of them unique.
  • These transitions represent 0.02% of all chord transitions in Ukulelearn.
  • A Simple Song contains 1 of the top 10 transitions across Ukulelearn.
  • These transition patterns show how A Simple Song connects to the rest of Ukulelearn. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.
    After A#, the most likely next chords across Ukulelearn are F (24%), C (16%), and D# (11%).
    • A# → F: 24%
    • A# → C: 16%
    After C, the most likely next chords across Ukulelearn are G (35%), F (16%), and D (11%).
    • C → F: 16%
    • C → Dm: 5%
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