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Intro

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Folks are blessed who make the most of everyday

living by their own philosophy

everyone beneath the sun must find a way

and I've found the only way for me

Verse 1

I don't believe in frettin' and grievin'

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why mess around with strife

I never was cut out to step and strut out

give me the simple life

Verse 2

Some find it pleasant dining on pheasant

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but those things roll off my knife

just feed me tomata's and mashed potata's

give me the simple life

Chorus

A cottage small is all I'm after

not one too spacious and wide

a house that rings with joy and laughter

of the ones you love inside

Verse 3

Life could be thrilling for one who's willing

/11 C7b5

to be a far -- mer's wife

kids calling me pappy could sure make me happy

give me the simple life

Verse 4

Some take the high road, I'll take the low road

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free from the care and strife

sounds corny and seedy but yes indeedy

give me the simple life

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Ending: Give me the simple life

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