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Intro
slowly
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
/11 C7b5
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
/11 C7b9
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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