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