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PERFORMING ARTISTS
June Christy
June Christy
Performer
Pete Rugolo
Pete Rugolo
Conductor
Milt Bernhart
Milt Bernhart
Trombone
Herbie Harper
Herbie Harper
Trombone
Tommy Pederson
Tommy Pederson
Trombone
Frank Rosolino
Frank Rosolino
Trombone
George Roberts
George Roberts
Bass Trombone
Bernie Mattison
Bernie Mattison
Vibraphone
Benny Aronov
Benny Aronov
Piano
Howard Roberts
Howard Roberts
Guitar
Red Mitchell
Red Mitchell
Bass
Alvin Stoller
Alvin Stoller
Drums
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Harry Ruby
Harry Ruby
Songwriter
Rube Bloom
Rube Bloom
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Michael Cuscuna
Michael Cuscuna
Producer
Ron McMaster
Ron McMaster
Mastering Engineer

Lyrics

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 if 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 from the care and strife
Sounds corny and seedy, but yes, indeedy
Give me the simple life
I never was cut out to step and strut out
Give me the simple life
Just serve me tomatoes and mashed potatoes
Give me the simple life
A cottage small if 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 from the care and strife
Sounds corny and seedy, but yes, indeedy
Give me the simple, simple life (This line X3)
Written by: Harry Ruby, Rube Bloom

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