Folks are blessed who make the most of everyday
living by their own philosophy
everyone beneath the sun must find a way
and I've found the only way for me
I don't believe in frettin' and grievin'
why mess around with strife
I never was cut out to step and strut out
give me the simple life
Some find it pleasant dining on pheasant
but those things roll off my knife
just feed me tomata's and mashed potata's
give me the simple life
A cottage small is all I'm after
not one too spacious and wide
a house that rings with joy and laughter
of the ones you love inside
Life could be thrilling for one who's willing
to be a far -- mer's wife
kids calling me pappy could sure make me happy
give me the simple life
Some take the high road, I'll take the low road
free from the care and strife
sounds corny and seedy but yes indeedy
give me the simple life
Ending: Give me the simple life
-11--7---others same as intro