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Intro

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Folks are blessed who make the most of everyday

  C#7#5b9living 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'

  /11 C7b5

  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

  C#7#5b9not 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

  [D6/9]

Ending: Give me the simple life

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