Simple Life (Elton John song)

"Simple Life"
Single by Elton John
from the album The One
B-side	"The Last Song" (UK) "The North" (US)
Released	1993
Length	6:32 (album version) 4:57 (single version)
Label	Rocket MCA
Songwriter(s)	Elton John Bernie Taupin
Producer(s)	Chris Thomas
Elton John singles chronology
"The Last Song" (1992) "Simple Life" (1993) "True Love" (1993)
Music video
"Simple Life" on YouTube

"Simple Life" is a 1993 song by Elton John and is the final single from his 23rd studio album The One. It went to number 30 in the United States, number 3 in Canada, number 44 in the United Kingdom and number 63 in Germany.

Formats and pressings

The single version of "Simple Life" has a faster tempo, more defined drumbeat, more harmonica, less synthesised bass, and over ninety seconds shorter. It also omits the chorus after the second verse.

• UK 7-inch single

1. "Simple Life" (edit)
2. "The Last Song"

• US 7-inch and cassette single

1. "Simple Life" (hot mix) – 4:59
2. "The North" – 5:14