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Artist: 38 Special
Canonical path: /38-special/play-a-simple-song
Related lyric paths: 6
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Play a Simple Song
Read Play a Simple Song lyrics by 38 Special on LyroVerse, with linked artist context and related song paths.
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Curated by Ethan Walker
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Play a Simple Song
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Oh my friend won't you tell me what to do?
a'They don't seem to understand.
I try so hard to make my music tell the truth.
a'Can't you lend a helpin' hand?
You gotta play a simple song for them.
a'That's the only thing they want to love and understand.
Won't you play a simple song for them?
Well I think that the songs are doin' fine.
Well I can tell what's on their mind.
You lend a hand now I'm doin' all I can
to help the people understand.
You gotta play a simple song for them.
That's the only thing they want to love and understand.
Won't you play a simple song for them?
Oh my Lord I'll try, I'll try and try again.
You gotta play a simple song for them.
That's the only thing they want to love and understand.
Won't you play a simple song for them?
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