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 oversleepin'
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!