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 ones you love inside.



Some like the high road, I like the low road


free form the care and strife

Sounds corny and seedy, but yes, indeedy

Give me the simple life



I'm crazy about sleep, can't do without sleep

Give me the simple life



I don't aim to worry, hustle or hurry

Give me the simple life.



I greet the dawn when I awaken

The sky is clear up above

I like my scrambled eggs and bacon

Served by someone i love.



Sounds corny and seedy, but yes, indeedy

Corny and seedy, but yes, indeedy

life