Simple Man

I’m a simple man, want a simple life
I want a paid up home, I want a faithful wife
I don’t need much money to keep me free
Just need the love of you for me

I’m a simple man, had a simple plan
I got a complicated life

Ain’t got no time to call my own
I’m wearing out my telephone
I hear the whispers behind my back
I’m trying hard, but things look black

I’m a simple man, had a simple plan
I got a complicated life
Sometimes when you smile,
It makes the whole thing seem worthwhile
Sometimes when you smile,
It leads me down that final mile
That lets a simple man lead a complicated life

I take one step forward it’s like two steps back
I may be weary, but my soul’s intact
Forever chasing what I can’t reach
Forever pacing life’s stony beach

I’m a simple man, had a simple plan
I got a complicated life
Sometimes when you smile,
It makes the whole thing seem worthwhile
Sometimes when you smile,
It leads me down that final mile
That lets a simple man lead a complicated life