The Simple Life

This song comes from the movie "Father of the Bride".

I have no idea who wrote it or who performs it for the

movie. I don't Know the title But I'm guessing that it is

called:

"The Simple Life"

Intro:slowly

Folks are blessed who make the most of everyday

Em7 A13 Dmaj7 C#7#5b9

living by their own philosophy

everyone beneath the sun must find a way

Bm7 Bm6 A7 A7#5

and I've found the only way for me

Verse 1: Em7 A7 F#m7 B7

I don't believe in frettin' and grievin'

Em7 C#m7/11 C7b5 Bm7 D13

why mess around with strife

I never was cut out to step and strut out

give me the simple life

Verse 2: Em7 A7 F#m7 B7

Some find it pleasant dining on pheasant

Em7 C#m7/11 C7b5 Bm7 D13

but those things roll off my knife

just feed me tomata's and mashed potata's

give me the simple life

A cottage small is all I'm after

Em7 A13 Dmaj7 C#7#5b9

not one too spacious and wide

a house that rings with joy and laughter

of the ones you love inside

Verse 3: Em7 A7 F#m7 B7

Life could be thrilling for one who's willing

Em7 C#m7/11 C7b5 Bm7 D13

to be a far -- mer's wife

kids calling me pappy could sure make me happy

give me the simple life

Verse 4:Em7 A7 F#m7 B7

Some take the high road, I'll take the low road

Em7 C#m7/11 C7b9 Bm7 D13

free from the care and strife

sounds corny and seedy but yes indeedy

give me the simple life

Em7 A7 Dmaj7 D6/9

Ending: Give me the simple life

chords: intro:

Em7 A13 Dmaj7 Adim C#7#5b9 F#m7

-------7---7-----5-----5------10-----9------

-------8---7-----7-----7------10-----10----

-------7---6-----6-----5------10-----9-----

-------x---5-----7-----7-------9-----x-----

-------7---x-----5-----6-------x-----9-----

-----------5-----5-----5-------9------------

B13 Emaj7 Bdim Bm7 Bm6 A7 A7#5

--9-----7----7-----7----7----5----5--------

--9-----9----9-----7----7----5----6--------

--8-----8----7-----7----7----6----6--------

--7-----9----9-----7----6----5----5-------

--x-----7----8-----x----x----7------------

--7-----7----7-----7----7----5------------

Verse chords:

Em7 F#m7 B7 C#m7/11 C7b5 D13 Gmaj7

-7---9-----7------------------12-----10----

-8---10----7----7-------7-----12-----12-----

-7---9-----8----9-------9-----11-----11-----

-9---11----7----9-------8-----10-----12-----

-7---9-----9----x-------x-----x------10----

-----------7----9-------8-----10-----10----

-10--7---------------------------------

-11--7---others same as intro

-10--7---------------------------------

-12--6---------------------------------

-10--7---------------------------------

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If anyone can tell me who wrote this tune

please e-mail me at dmeta@quadro.net

If you aren't familiar with these chords or

style, I would recommend Mickey Baker's Complete

Course in Jazz Guitar-book 1; if it is still in print.