Story Behind The Song
Inspired by personal experience.
Song Description
A woman is dreaming all the things she wants to do when she retires with her husband.
| Song Length |
5:28 |
Genre |
Country - Traditional, Country - General |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Sociable, Relaxed |
Subject |
Life, Change |
| Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
Lyrics
© 2005 Christy D. Howard
I long for the simple life
A small house on the other side
Far away from the city lights
Where I can see the stars every night
Pitch a tent in my own back yard
Fly a kite if the weather's right
Take my bike for a little ride
Down the road just a country mile
Sit on my porch with a deck of cards
Write some music. Play a little guitar
Go into town when I wanted to
Meet some friends. Have a barbeque
Come home early every night
When I'm feeling just a little tired
Build a fire. Throw a blanket down.
My husbands arms wrapped tight around, me
I long for the simple life
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I long for the simple life
A small house and a big R.V.
A fresh pitcher of cold ice tea
Going places we ain't ever seen
No calendars on the wall
No phones, can't take no calls
We can travel. Fill our hearts' desires
Time slows down for the rest of our lives
Come home early every night
When I'm feeling just a little tired
When my husband and I retire
And life slows down for a little while
I long for the simple life
My husbands arms wrapped tight around me.
The simple life.
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