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Simple Things Lyrics by Elton John, Brandi Carlile

The Lockdown Sessions (Digital Reissue)

2021

[Verse 1: Elton John]
As an old man, I'm a young man
'Cause I've not been old for long
And before these trembling waters settle
I'll have flown the pond
So I don't mean to be morbid
Or a bit too on the nose
But I'd like to share a few things
That I've learned along the road

[Refrain: Elton John & Brandi Carlile]
What you'll find chasing dreams
Is the finish line recedes
And a riddle stays a riddle
Oh, the humor's bittersweet

[Pre-Chorus: Elton John & Brandi Carlile, Elton John]
All nature does is dance
So when you dance, you're in accord
Look no further than the feeling
That it gives you for reward
Reward (Reward)
Reward
Reward (Reward)

[Chorus: Elton John & Brandi Carlile, Elton John]
Simple things
Hard to learn
Fire is hot
Burn, burn, burn
Simple truth
Hard to see
Not what you want
But what you need (What you need)
Mmm-mmm

[Verse 2: Brandi Carlile]
I've been a sleepwalker, a cheap talker
A sly grin, a discreet offer
I've held steady for a gaze
I've led a lover through a maze
I've thrown bottles at the wall
When someone forgot to call
I've done all the things a wild heart will do
I will do

[Refrain: Elton John, Elton John & Brandi Carlile]
What you'll find chasing dreams
Is the finish line recedes
And the riddle stays a riddle
Oh, the humor's bittersweet

[Pre-Chorus: Elton John & Brandi Carlile, Elton John]
All nature does is dance
So when you dance, you're in accord
Look no further than the feeling
That it gives you for reward
Reward (Reward)
Reward
Reward (Reward)

[Chorus: Elton John & Brandi Carlile]
Simple things
Hard to learn
Fire is hot
Burn, burn, burn
Simple truth
Hard to see
Not what you want
But what you need

[Instrumental Break]

[Chorus: Elton John & Brandi Carlile]
Simple things
Hard to learn
Fire is hot
Burn, burn, burn
Simple truth
Hard to see
Not what you want
But what you need
Mmm-mmm

About “Simple Things” by Elton John

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"Simple Things" appears on "The Lockdown Sessions (Digital Reissue)" in 2021.

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