Say it simple, so I can understand
No fancy language, don’t you go too grand
Don’t get nervous or you’ll begin to stammer
Speak your piece, and just forget your Dixie grammar
Say it simple, just like a little child
Don’t let those adjectives spoil your style
Tell me what you want, and tell me just how
And if that don’t get it, well forget it right now.
Say it simple, so I can understand
Use all the easy words at your command
Don’t start lyin', I never cared for fiction
Talk real clear, don’t want no friction with your diction
Say it simple, sweet mama treat me right
I don’t want to hear a lot of talk tonight
Don’t forget about the bees and the birds
And we’ll soon have action speaking louder than words