Give Me The Simple Life

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 from the care and strife

Sounds corny and seedy but yes indeedy!

Give me the simple life!

Living I find is best when your mind is

Keen as a carving knife

When dawn comes a-creepin', I'm over-sleepin'

Give me the simple life

I like to whittle and play a little

Tune on a ten cent fife

I don't aim to worry, hustle or hurry

Give me the simple life

I greet the day when I awaken

The sky is clear up above

I like my scrambled eggs and bacon

With a someone that I love

Life could be thrilling with one who's willing

To settle down as man and wife

With lovin' and laughter

For ever after

Give me the simple life!