I'd lift my head with each sunrise

If I had a simple soul

When I was weary I'd close my eyes

If I had a simple soul

Not too complicated to shiver when I'm cold

I'd make my home where I am bound

If I had a simple soul, simple soul



I say my prayers and hope to God

And I know he will know

I will break my daily bread

When hunger starts to grow

It doesn't have to be that hard

If it hurts you let it go

What you see is what you are

If you've got a simple soul, simple soul



It might take an alchemist

To turn your dust to gold

But it only takes a child to see

The diamonds in the coal

It's not so easy when a habit takes a hold

I never knew it would be so hard

To keep my simple soul, simple soul