Folks are blessed who make their best of everyday
living by their own philosophy
Every one beneath the sun must find a way
and I have 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.
Those things roll off my knife
Just serve me tomatoes and mashed potatoes
Give me the simple life!
A cottage small is all I'm after,
not one that's spacious and wide.
A house that rings with joy and laughter
and the one you love inside.
Some like the high road, I like the low road,
Free from the care and strife.
Sounds corny and seedy, but yes, indeedy
I like the simple life.
Life could be thrilling with one who's willing
to be a farmers wife.
Kids calling me pappy sure make me happy
Give me the simple life!
Some find it pleasant dining on pheasant.
Those things roll off my knife
Just serve me tomatoes and mashed potatoes
Give me the simple life..