Written by Harry Ruby and Rube Bloom
Em7 A7 D B7 I don't believe in frettin' and grievin' C#m5-/7 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 Em7 A7 D B7 Some find it pleasant dining on pheasant C#m5-/7 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 Bridge Em7 A7 D A cottage small is all I'm after Em7 A7 D Not one that's spacious and wide C#m5-/7 F#7 Bm A house that rings with joy and laughter E7 Em7 A7 And the ones you love inside Em7 A7 D B7 Some like the high road, I like the low road C#m5-/7 F#7 Bm D7 Free from the care and strife G Gm D Bm7 Sounds corny and seedy, but yes, indeedy E7 A7 D Give me the simple life