Here's a little tune
You'll be happy to know
Keep it close to you
Wherever you may go

God gave us ten simple rules to get us through
A little something just for us to live by
So now hide them in your heart
And you will be just fine

And the Lord said
Have no other gods but God
To worship idols just won't do
Be careful with the way you use God's name
And keep Sunday special too
Honor your parents, don't take any lives
And when you're old enough to marry, be true
Do not steal or lie
Or want those things that don't belong to you
These are ten simple rules God gave to me and you

Now the good Lord said
You better listen to me
If you follow these rules
Then they will set you free

Because I want you to live a happy life
And help others to be happy too
So when things go wrong
These words will get you through

And the Lord said
Have no other gods but God
To worship idols just won't do
Be careful with the way you use God's name
And keep Sunday special too
Honor your parents, don't take any lives
And when you're old enough to marry, be true
Do not steal or lie
Or want those things that don't belong to you
These are ten simple rules God gave to me and you

And the Lord said
Have no other gods but God
To worship idols just won't do
Be careful with the way you use God's name
And keep Sunday special too
Honor your parents, don't take any lives
And when you're old enough to marry, be true
Do not steal or lie
Or want those things that don't belong to you
These are ten simple rules God gave to me and you
Well, these are ten simple rules God gave to me and you
Oh, these are ten simple rules God gave to me and you