Sing a Simple Song
Sly & The Family Stone Lyrics

Sing a simple song
Encouraging everyone to sing a simple tune to uplift them in tough times

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
The chorus of the song, repeating the simple lyrics

I'm talking, talking, talking, talking, talking in my sleep
Thinking about life and its complexities even when resting

I'm walking, walking, walking, walking, walking in the street
Moving forward in life despite facing challenges along the way

Time is passing, I grow older, things are happening fast
Life goes on and time never stops, reminding the artist of their mortality

All I have to hold on to is a simple song at last
In the midst of turmoil, a simple tune can be a source of comfort and stability

Let me hear you say "Ya, ya, ya, ya, ya Ya, ya, ya, ya, ya"
Encouraging listeners to participate in singing the simple tune

Try a little do re mi fa so la ti do Do re mi fa so la ti do Do re mi fa so la ti do
Providing a basic scale to the simple song that anyone can follow

I'm living, living, living life with all its ups and downs
Experiencing life to the fullest, both good times and bad times

I'm giving, giving, giving love and smiling at the frowns
Spreading positivity and happiness even in the midst of challenges

You're in trouble when you find it's hard for you to smile
Acknowledging the difficulty of maintaining a positive outlook when things get tough

A simple song might make it better for a little while
The power of music to provide a temporary escape from difficult situations

I'm talking, talking, talking, talking I'm walking, walking, walking, walking I'm living, living, living, living I'm giving love and lovin' loving
Repeating the simple actions of talking, walking, living, and loving, emphasizing the importance of such basic human experiences

Everybody sing together Ya, ya, ya, ya, ya Ya, ya, ya, ya, ya
Encouraging everyone to sing the simple tune in unison

Sing it in the shower Sing it every hour
Urging listeners to sing the song often, even in private and mundane moments

Sing it, sing it, sing it, sing it, sing it, sing it Sing it with your mother sing it Sing it, mama, sing it Sing it with your father sing it Sing it, papa, sing it, sing it, woo ta ta ta ta ta
Encouraging listeners to sing the song with their loved ones as a way to connect with each other

Ya, ya, ya, ya, ya, ya, ya I'm talking now, I'm walking I'm walking, hey ey ey hey yeah Okay, okay now
The song ends with a repetition of the chorus and the basic actions of talking and walking, as a reminder of the simple yet powerful message of the song