Simple Life (Elton John song)

"Simple Life" is a song written by British musician Elton John and lyricist Bernie Taupin, performed by John. It was released in 1993 by Rocket and MCA as the final single from John's twenty-third studio album The One (1992). The song was John's thirteenth number one on the US Billboard Adult Contemporary chart and reached number 30 on the Billboard Hot 100. It also peaked at number three on Canada's RPM 100 Hit Tracks chart and topped the RPM Adult Contemporary chart for three weeks. This song's appearance in the US top 40 set a record, as John had achieved a top-40 hit for 24 consecutive years, breaking the old record of 23 years set by Elvis Presley in 1977.

John regularly performed "Simple Life" at his concerts from 1992 to 1998. He often paired the song with "The One".