Give Me the Simple Life

I don't believe in frettin' and grievin' Why mess around with strife? 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 Give me the simple life A cottage small is all I'm after Not one that's spacious and wide A home that rings with joy and laughter And the ones you love inside Some like the high road, I like the low road Free from the grief and strife Sounds corny and seedy, but, yes, indeedy Give me the simple life --- Give Me the Simple Life - Ella Fitzgerald