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Give Me the Simple Life (From Father of the Bride, Pt. II)
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PERFORMING ARTISTS
Steve Tyrell
Steve Tyrell
Performer
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Alan Silvestri
Alan Silvestri
Composer
Harry Ruby
Harry Ruby
Songwriter
Rube Bloom
Rube Bloom
Songwriter
Bob Mann
Bob Mann
Arranger
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Steve Tyrell
Steve Tyrell
Producer
Bob Mann
Bob Mann
Producer
Bill Schnee
Bill Schnee
Engineer
Jeffrey Woodruff and Mike Ross
Jeffrey Woodruff and Mike Ross
Engineer
Koji Egawa
Koji Egawa
Engineer
Bob Mann and Stephanie Tyrell
Bob Mann and Stephanie Tyrell
Producer
Jeffery Woodruff
Jeffery Woodruff
Engineer

Lyrics

Folks are blessed who make the best of everyday
Living by their own philosophy
Everyone 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
With 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, indeed
I like the simple life
Life could be thrilling with one who's willing
To be a farmer's wife
Kids calling me pappy sure make me happy
Give me the simple life
Written by: Alan Silvestri, Harry Ruby, Rube Bloom

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