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?