Tom: D
Introdução:
Em7 A7 D B7
I don't believe in frettin' and grievin'
C#m7(b5) F#7 Bm D7
Why mess around with strife
G Gm D Bm7
I never was cut out to step and strut out
E7 Em7 A7
Give me the simple life
Em7 A7 D B7
Some find it pleasant dining on pheasant
C#m7(b5) F#7 Bm D7
Those things roll off my knife
G Gm D Bm7
Just serve me tomatoes and mashed potatoes
E7 A7 D
Give me the simple life
Bridge
Em7 A7 D
A cottage small is all I'm after
Em7 A7 D
Not one that's spacious and wide
C#m7(b5) F#7 Bm
A house that rings with joy and laughter
E7 Em7 A7
And the ones you love inside
Em7 A7 D B7
Some like the high road, I like the low road
C#m7(b5) F#7 Bm D7
Free from the care and strife
G Gm D Bm7
Sounds corny and seedy, but yes, indeedy
E7 A7 D
Give me the simple life
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