I don't believe in frettin' and grievin'
Why mess around with strife
'Causes 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
I want the simple life
A cottage small is all I'm after
Not one that is spacious and wide
Just a house that rocks with joy and laughter
And the one you love inside
Some take the high road, I'll take the low road
Free from the care and strife
Sounds corny and seedy but yes indeed-y
Give me the simple life
Livin' I find is best when your mind
Is keen as a carving knife
I'm crazy about sleep, can't do without sleep
Give me the simple life
Some find it pleasant dining on pheasant
Those things roll off my knife
Give me a Cadillac car and crazy caviar
I want the simple life
A little villa is all that I'm after
Not one that's spacious and wide
Or a penthouse on top of the Astor
With Marlon Brando inside
You take your high road, I like the low road
Free from the care and strife
Sounds corny and seedy but yes indeed-y
Give me the simple life
When you've got diamond rings
And clothes and things
And when you dine on imported wine
And you don't give a hoot 'cause you got loot to boot
You got the simple life