verse 1
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Folks are blessed, who make the best, of everyday
C#m7-5 F#7 Bm D7
Living by their own philosophy
G Gm D Bm7
Everyone beneath the sun must find a way
E7 Em7 A7
And I have found the only way for me
verse 2
Em7 A7 D B7
I don't believe in frettin' and grievin'
C#m7-5 F#7 Bm D7
Why mess around with strife?
G Gm D Bm7
I never was cut out to step and strut out
E7 Em7 A7
Give me the simple life
verse 3
Em7 A7 D B7
Some find it pleasant dining on pheasant
C#m7-5 F#7 Bm D7
Those things roll off my knife
G Gm D Bm7
Just serve me tomatoes; and mashed potatoes
E7 A7 D
Give me the simple life
Em7 A7 D
Now, a cottage small is all I'm after
Em7 A7 D
Not one that's spacious and wide
C#m7-5 F#7 Bm
A house that rings with joy and laughter
E7 Em7 A7
And the ones that you love inside
verse 4
Em7 A7 D B7
Some like the high road, I like the low road
C#m7-5 F#7 Bm D7
Free from the care and strife
G Gm D Bm7
Sounds corny and seedy, but yes, indeed-y
E7 A7 D
Give me the simple life
Instrumental
Em7 A7 D B7 C#m7-5 F#7 Bm D7 G Gm D Bm7 E7 A7
Em7 A7 D B7 C#m7-5 F#7 Bm D7 G Gm D Bm7 E7 A7
Em7 A7 D
I greet the dawn when I awaken
Em7 A7 D
The sky is clear up above
C#m7-5 F#7 Bm
I like my scrambled eggs and bacon
E7 Em7 A7
Served by someone that I love
Verse 5
Em7 A7 D B7
Life could be thrilling, with one who's willing
C#m7-5 F#7 Bm D7
To be a farmer's wife
G Gm D Bm7
Kids callin' me pappy, would make me so happy
E7 A7 D
Give me the simple life
E7 A7 D
Give me the simple life
E7 A7 D C9 C#9 D9
Give me the simple life