"Give Me the Simple Life" is a 1945 song written by Rube Bloom (music) and Harry Ruby (lyrics). It was introduced in the 1946 film Wake Up and Dream. Chart recordings Bing Crosby - Decca single, recorded August 29, 1945 with Jimmy Dorsey and His Orchestra. This charted briefly in 1946. Benny Goodman & his Orchestra with vocal by Liza Morrow, (Columbia single, 1945). This also charted briefly in 1946. Film appearances 1946 The Dark Corner - played on the radio in the background. This film had a May, 1946 release date which preceded the December, 1946 release date of Wake Up And Dream. 1946 Wake Up and Dream - sung by John Payne and June Haver. 1978 A Wedding - played on piano and sung by Tony Llorens. 1995 Father of the Bride Part II - sung by Steve Tyrell 1998 Skinnamarink TV - sung by Sharon, Lois & Bram 1953 Dangerous Crossing - Dance scene on ship with Jeanne Crain References 1945 songs Songs with music by Rube Bloom Songs with lyrics by Harry Ruby Songs with music by Harry Ruby