Arthur Godfrey — Simple Man

1955 in Boston down at St.Elizabeth's My momma took me home To the three decker Across from the playground Where the townies slept Their wives were kept In the Whiskey Point part of town My old man was a fire-fighter Station house #4 In 69 our close friend Joe Drowned on a dare Swimmin' across the reservoir Everybody sit out on the Schoolyard steps Dealin' Jacks or Better While the older cooler guys Survived high school Went to war in Vietnam I could have been a mystery writer A singer in a rock-n-roll band Floored you for a ten count Like a prize figher Take it deep in Fenway for a grand-slam Oh no! I'm just a simple man The Simple man finds a simple girl They do the right thing Down at the V.F.W Hall And everyone dances till midnight My Uncle Walter starts the first fight When its all done and over Down to St.Vincent's to confess That Whiskey Point hangover Good for ten Hail Mary's I guess Stick to the game plan Im just a simple man All roads down Harvard Street Lead over High Street Hill Little Stevie takes your action At Foley's Bar and Grill He'd look you in the eye Said always understand boy You were born to carry on You're just a simple man I could have been a mystery writer A singer in a rock-n-roll band Floored you for a ten count Like a prize fighter Take it deep in Fenway For a grand slam Oh No! Im just a simple man