Simple Life Songtext
von Ed Muirhead

Once upon a time I had a simple life
A fishing boat, a dog and a wife
A son and daughter, we lived by the water
We had no worries in our simple life

When the weather was right I would grab my net
Kiss farewell to my Juliet
Down to the shore, off once more
Out on the waves, see what I get

O′er the waves
O'er the sea
O′er the waves
Oh, a simple life for me
Oh, a simple life

Then one morning a man came by
He smiled as he passed and he caught my eye
We sat together, enjoying the weather
Talking about work and the simple life


He said, "Let me tell you some tricks I know
Help your fishing business grow
Catch more fish, buy more boats, hire more men
Be your own boss and enjoy life more, enjoy life more

O'er the waves
O'er the sea
O′er the waves
Oh, a simple life for me
Oh, a simple life

I thanked the man and took his card
Wished him well, said, "Don′t work too hard"
Back to my net, my Juliet
My children, my dog and my simple life

My son said, "Hey Dad, that man had style
The two of you seemed to talk for a while
Did he offer money, or say something funny?"
"You're right both times", I said and smiled

"He made me an ′offer I couldn't refuse′
But I did, and I showed him how it was in my shoes
He had to go, but I'll let him know
If I ever tire of the simple life, simple life"


O′er the waves
O'er the sea
O'er the waves
Oh, a simple life for me
Oh, a simple life

Once upon a time I had a simple life
A fishing boat, a dog and a wife
A son and daughter, we lived by the water
We had no worries in our simple life, simple life