One two, a one two three four      I don't believe in frettin' or grievin'   Why mess around with strife?   Guess I was cut out to step up and strut out   Give me the simple life      It must be pleasant dining on pheasant   Using the proper knife   I want tomatoes and mashed potatoes   Give me the simple life      Cottage small is all I'm after   Not one that's spacious and wide   Ah, that brings the joy and laughter   With the ones that you love inside      You take the high road, I'll take the low road   Free from all care and strife   Sounds corny and seedy, oh yes, indeed   Give me the simple life      A cottage small is all I'm after   Not one that's spacious and wide   A house that brings the joy and laughter   With the ones that you love inside      You take the high road, I'll take the low road   Free from all care and strife   Sounds corny and seedy, oh yes, indeed   Give me the simple life, give me the simple life