Phineas Newborn Jr. Lyrics
"Give Me The Simple Life"

Folks are blessed who make the best
Of everyday living by their own
Philosophy everyone who needs the sun
Must find a way and I have found the only way for me

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 with 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, indeed-y;

I like the simple life Life
Could be thrillin' with one whose willin'
To be a farmers wife it's calling
Me pappy sure makes me happy
Give me the simple life.