Little yellow house sittin' on a hill
That is where he lived
That is where he died
Every Sunday morning
Hear the weeping willows cry.

Two children born
A beautiful wife
Four walls and livin's all he needed in life
Always giving, never asking back
I wish I had a simple love like that.

I want a simple love like that
Always giving, never askin' back
For when I'm in my final hour lookin' back
I hope I had a simple love like that.

My momma was his only little girl
If he'd had the money he'd have given her the world
Sittin' on the front porch together they would sing
Oh how I long to hear that harmony.

I want a simple love like that
Always giving never asking back
When I'm in my final hour looking back
I hope I had a simple love like that.

I want a simple love like that
Always giving never asking back
When I'm in my final hour looking back
I hope I had a simple love like that...

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Comments from YouTube:

Jules Johnson

3y↑41

Who’s watching in 2020? One of the most beautiful songs ever. The footage of Alison Krauss’ family is so loving and precious. ❤️

Katie

36w

Now in 2022, I have loved this song forever it seems.

jose de la fuente sarovic

2y↑1

@Brooklyn Ly tu

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Nmh

jose de la fuente sarovic

Hola t87

Privy Sorrow

2021. Definitely one of the most beautiful songs i've ever heard.

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indie lindie

4y↑26

she has got to be the most talented female vocalists in the world. her voice is so soft, angelic, and never breaks. She sounds so beautiful it's crazy. lol

Gilbert Soupras

2y↑1

Yes, and a wonderfull musician to !

Chris Tollett

3y↑1

indie lindie I’ve seen her live before, and her voice will just about make you cry. She’s just different from other female vocalists.

Gracious Grace

2y↑4

I fell in love with this song several years back. Believe it or not, it helped mould me. It gave me a different outlook to life.
Still loving it.
This is one of my go to song whenever l need to do self reflection and take stuck of my life.
Forever your fan, Alison Krauss ❤

Teresa Dressel

4y↑11

I have always loved this song but now that both parents have passed-it just means so much more

The Wolf

5y↑15

One of the most beautiful songs ever

Duane Esarey

6y↑11

Thank you Rounder Records, for posting this. And thank you for being fiercely independent. You've made the industry a better place.

Joe Seay

2y↑4

Who else could harmonize with her like Dan. The best.

hernan romero

2y↑4

this song moves me to the bone!!!! simply beautiful!!!!

Wendy Warrior

3y↑4

Beautiful, your father is so proud of you Alison! You have the voice of an angel.

onlytruerose

7y↑22

This is for my much missed, gentle-hearted, late brother Frank. He introduced me to this song he so loved during one of our 'brew & music' times. May God bless you and keep you.

danny Brown

Hope you are well! Life goes on, and, Happy Halloween!🎃

Terry Lock

42w↑1

A stunning track, angelic voice. Truly wonderful piece of music. Thank you AKUS.❤️🙏❤️🎼🎼

V

1y↑1

A voice of an angel. She is truly a gift from God. Thank you Allison for sharing this beautiful song and the love you have for your family. God bless you sweetheart.

Paul Moser

6y↑10

So sweet with the home movies. Can't make it through this one without a tear or two

dooquidis4ever

Paul Moser you are a sensitive sweet man that any woman would love to have

Mary Michaud

2y↑1

Such a clear and beautiful voice!

EMM775

2y↑3

I got engaged this week My sweet love said that loving me was simple and beautiful. This song has been in my head for days

Jeff Louk

4y↑4

ONE GREAT SONG ONE GREAT SINGER

Paul Martin

41w

Just a beautiful track. AKUS are Nashville,s finest musicians. I've been so lucky to see them live..a life-long fan. ❤️🙏❤️🙏🎼🎼

Marcia Schrader

26w

I love Allison Krause! I saw her at the Fox in Atlanta. A performance I will never forget.

Chris Tollett

3y↑2

Alison is fantastic

Jurgen Blick

3y↑2

She is truly talented and very beautiful

Farmer

2y↑1

I love this song.

Wisaniu Chawang

7y↑8

such a beautiful song...

Mike Gross

4y↑2

Somehow I think she DID have a simple life like that! That explains how she has grown up with so much love to give.

Mrs. RealTruther

Thank you for sharing this song with the world.

Vicki VanDerVeen

This song touches my ❤

Andri Basoeki

there are only two favorite singers in my life, Alison Krauss, is the last and irreplaceable.

TH

Can you please release this album on vinyl!!!! Plllleeeaaaassse!

Keger Jupit

21w

Alison, Jerry Douglas, members of Union Station...& ABE LABORIEL!!!! Mind blown...🤩

Brilliant track, brilliant chord progression in the chorus, just brilliant

Jeanette Atteberry Masten

2y↑2

So beautiful

Shelley Martin

6y↑3

all time favorite!!

Eric Deche - CHATS OF HOPE

4y↑2

Always reminds me of my late Mum!

Bruce Gibling

50w

Simply beautiful what more can you say

Nikos Blaxabas

41w

allison s beautiful voice mirrors her soul.. an angel... of god.

Gwen Jones

5y↑3

omg this song is hart warming xxx

Robert Warner

2y↑1

Beautiful 😂❤️

Macana Louya

5y↑3

Beautiful

Mangesh Badgujar

5y↑19

Who's watching in 2018? Such a beautiful song

Tj Passig

5y↑1

Mangesh Badgujar me always reminds me of a simpler time.

Dougald Hendrick

4y↑1

Very precious!

Paul Bartnik

5y↑3

Her best.

Angus Pearson

29w

Exquisite. No other word. :-)

Joe Seay

Who can do harmony better than Alison and Dan.? Tops.!

ALN

3y↑1

❤❤❤

elvisandmick

3y↑2

💖💖💖

MUSIC MAN

5y↑8

☆ Wish I had a simple L♡VE LIKE THAT ☆ always giving, Never asking back. ☆

Teresa Dressel

4y↑4

doesn't Alison look just like her mom?

Engtea Hmar

5y↑3

Is this Alison's childhood?

Chris Tollett

3y↑1

She didn’t write the song but the videos are of her when she was little!!

ruth little

5y↑1

yep

Starry Nyx

one day..i hope family like that !

dalsenov

5y↑1

Alison has a beautiful (little) daughter that looks just like her.

Keith Dodson

3y↑1

@Chris Tollett Her Father is also in the Vídeo the man with the beard. That sitting in the swing he actually kinda favors Keith Whitley!

Chris Tollett

3y↑2

The videos are her when she was a kid and her mama!!

ruth little

5y↑1

She has a son not a daughter

midwaymonster30

5y↑1

No she doesn't. She's got a son. No daughters.

Q -Man

Baby Allison so cute! Feeding Daddy a bit of cake.

reddragonready

13y↑3

Thanks!

MarcosDX

6y↑2

Written by Sarah Siskind ;)

Mary Lunsford

marcosmza1962 me to buddy but i was told i cant have children so i dont think i could make any man happy

little irah & king

When angel down to earth and sing dis song..hep hep horahhhh..

Levi Jones

5y↑1

I wonder if those are actual pics of her family?

Howard Tilley

Levi Jones looks that way

Ian Hambleton

5y↑1

Mum's name is Louise, dad is Fred (short for Manfred) I used to know the address of the house which is in Decatur, Illinois and I once found it on Google Maps.