A Simple Game

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About A Simple Game

"A Simple Game" is a 1968 song by the progressive rock band the Moody Blues. Written and sung by Mike Pinder, it was released as a non-album B-side to "Ride My See-Saw", a track from the album In Search of the Lost Chord. The song was produced by Tony Clarke and arranged by Arthur Greenslade. The track was covered by The Four Tops, and their version was issued as a single in the United States in January 1972, reaching #90 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song had already been issued as a single in Britain in September 1971, having reached #3 in the UK and #14 in Ireland.  


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As time goes by
You will see
That we're going to be free
You and me, we'll touch the sky
Can't you see in your mind's eye
That we are one, we're all the same
And life is just a simple game
Oh do do do
(Do do do)
Do do do
(Do do do)
Oh do do do
(Do do do do)

There by your side (oh yeah)
I will be (oh yeah)
When this crazy world is free
Free from doubt
When it finds out
Exactly what we're meant to be
That we are one, we're all the same
And life is just a simple game
Oh do do do
(Do do do)
Oh do do do
(Do do do)
Do do do
(Do do do do)

Thoughts of another day
Flashing through my head
Thinking how life could be
All of the things that I lately have said

Be what you wanna be!
What we deserve to be!
What we are meant to be!
Oh do do do
(Do do do)
Oh do do do
(Do do do)
Oh do do do
(Do do do do)

As time goes by (oh yeah)
You will see
That we're going to be free
You and me, we'll touch the sky
Can't you see in your mind's eye
That we are one, we're all the same
And life is just a simple game
Oh do do do
(Do do do)
Do do do
(Do do do)
Oh do do do
(Do do do do)
You and me
(You and me)
We'll touch the sky
(We'll touch the sky)
Oh, can't you see
(Can't you see)
Oh, do do do
(Do do do do)
Do do do
(Do do do)
Oh do do do
(Do do do do) 
Oh do do do
(Do do do do) 
Do do do do
(Do do do do)

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The Four Tops

The Four Tops are a vocal quartet from Detroit, Michigan, USA, who helped to define the city's Motown sound of the 1960s. The group's repertoire has included soul music, R&B, disco, adult contemporary, doo-wop, jazz, and show tunes. more »

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Written by: MIKE PINDER

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10 facts about this song

Release Information
"A Simple Game" was released by The Four Tops in 1971 as the A-side of their single. This song was originally performed by The Moody Blues.
Songwriters
It was written by Michael Pinder of The Moody Blues. Pinder also played the mellotron on The Four Tops' version of the song.
Chart Performance
The Four Tops' version of "A Simple Game" was more successful in the UK than in the US, reaching #3 on the UK Singles Chart.
Song cover
Despite being a cover, The Four Tops' rendition of the song has become the best-known version and a classic hit in soul music.
Musical Style
Known for their rich harmonies and powerful lead vocals by Levi Stubbs, The Four Tops' rendition of "A Simple Game" is a grand procession of searing soul and pop orchestration.
Production Team
The song was produced by Duke Browner and released by Tamla Motown, a label synonymous with the 'Motown Sound.'
Intriguing Aspect
Although the song was written and originally recorded by The Moody Blues, the band didn't release their version as a single in the UK, opting to record it as a B-side, making The Four Tops' version the only one to be a hit.
Unique Fact
The Four Tops' version featured the backing vocals by members of The Moody Blues.
Other versions
The song has also been covered by other artists such as Billy Ocean and The Jackson 5, attesting to its wide appeal.
Current Status
Today, "A Simple Game" holds its place as one of the iconic tracks in The Four Tops' rich catalog and is a staple in their live performances.

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