Give Me the Simple Life

[Verse 1]
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 that simple life
Some find it pleasant dining on pheasant
Those things roll off my knife
Just serve me tomatoes and mashed potatoes
Give me that simple life

[Verse 2]
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 likе the low road
Free from the grief and strifе
Sounds corny and seedy, but, yes, indeedy
Give me that simple life

[Verse 3]
Greet the dawn when I'm wakin'
The sky's clear above
I'd like to fix the aches and bacon
For that someone I love
You say for sure, I dig bein' poor
But someday, it's gonna end
But till I can make it, oh, well, I'll fake it
I like to play pretend
Say, I’d like to whittle and play a little
Tune on a ten cent fife
Don’t aim to worry
Hustle, hurry
Give me the simple life