Sometimes all we really need
Are the simple pleasures in life...
Like a fresh juicy red apple
And grandpa’s paring knife...

Sometimes all grandma wants
Is for me to simply fill up her coffee mug...
Sometimes all my baby brother needs
Is to simply get a smile or a hug...

Sometimes all my big sister wants
If for me to simply leave her alone...
She’s been sitting there anxiously waiting
For her boyfriend to call on her phone...

Sometimes all big daddy wants
Is to relax in his big daddy chair...
And sometimes all my big brother wants
Is for me to simply stay out of his hair...

Sometimes all big momma wants
Is for me to simply clean up my room...
And sometimes when I forget to take out the garbage at night
Big momma comes after me with the broom...

Sometimes all my doggy really wants
Is to play fetch with his favorite red ball...
And sometimes all I really have to do
Is throw it... and that’s all...

There’s no real complicated reason
Why life has to be all confusing...
Because when I appreciate the simple pleasures
Life can actually be pretty amusing...

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