Hot copper cocoa on a cold winter's day
A smile from a stranger as you go on your way
A night on the town at the old cabaret
It's the simple things, those elementary things
That make your day
Dinner in Paris beneath the full moon
Strolling on the beach with your heart in a spoon
Saying goodbye knowing you'll be back soon
It's the simple things, the very basic things
That make your day
Why get complicated?
The world will pass you by and you'll only succeed
At being exasperated
Trying too hard
For things you don't know

For things you don't need
The sunset glows way up in the sky
Child's fantasy pass off lullaby
Just being there for you when you cry
It's the simple things, the very simple things
That make your day
Hot copper cocoa on a cold winter's day
A night on the town at the old cabaret
Dinner in Paris
Should I live up to the day?
Oh, no!
Why get complicated?
The world will pass you by and you'll only succeed
At being exasperated
Trying too hard
For things you don't need
The sunset glows way up in the sky
Child's fantasy pass off lullaby
Just being there for you when you cry
It's the simple things, the very simple things
That make your day
It's the simple things, the very simple things
The very simple things
That make your day
Ba-doot and da-da, ba-doot and da-da
Shoot the coach and get your own boy