I was born to be a simple man Just to sing a simple song But somebody came and cursed my life I didn't know what I'd done wrong Yeah I was born with a simple smile Just a simple smile on my face But somebody came and cursed my life Turned that smile in hate If you're looking for a simple song Well I know it's hard to find Cause somebody came and damned that song And made me act unkind I was born to be a simple man I didn't know no hate But somebody came and cursed my life Took away all of my faith