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Lyrics

VERSE
Things were simpler in the sandbox
That was right beside that old barn
Sometimes we played with little toy blocks
Sometimes it was the cat and a ball of yarn

VERSE
But things aren’t so simple anymore
As now we say goodbye to yesterday
And, oh, late at night, I’m walkin’ the floor
Wishin’ hard there was another way

CHORUS
Things aren’t so simple anymore
What we had has taken quite a fall
Now all this freedom is more like prison walls
And things aren’t so simple, oh, anymore

SOLO/VERSE
Back then, against the world, all was good
In that life; we had everything
Now everything seems misunderstood
I’m still wearing our wedding ring

Repeat CHORUS/TAG
No, things aren’t so simple, oh, anymore

Words & Music by Don Tomlinson
UMC © 2019 & SR © 2026 Solid Sterling Music, LLC (BMI)
All Rights Reserved.

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Legal: One-stop contracting.
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Contact phone number: 832.444.4848 (text/mobile)
Email: don@solidsterlingmusic.com
Description: Complex; Disillusioned; Mournful
ISRC: QZ37R1900116
BMI: 22881951
ISWC: T9198709249