Simple Game

The Four Tops

About 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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12 facts about this song

Historical Perspective
"Simple Game" was released by The Four Tops, a popular American Motown singing group, in March 1971.
Song’s Origin
The song was originally composed by Mike Pinder for Moody Blues’ 1968 album, "In Search of the Lost Chord." However, The Four Tops' version is more widely recognized.
Chart Performance
The Four Tops’ rendition of "Simple Game" reached number 3 on the UK Singles Chart. However, it failed to chart in their home country, the United States.
The Band
The Four Tops, originally called The Four Aims, were formed in 1953 in Detroit, Michigan and are renowned for several major hit singles, primarily in the 1960s, including "I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie Honey Bunch)" and "Reach Out I'll Be There."
Lyrics
The lyrics of "Simple Game" convey the uncertainties and complexities of life, explained through the metaphor of a game where the rules constantly change.
Song's Reception
"Simple Game" is admired particularly for the powerful vocals of Levi Stubbs, the lead singer of The Four Tops, who is acclaimed for his emotional and dramatic delivery.
Production
The Four Tops' version of "Simple Game" was produced by Tony Clarke, engineered by Derek Varnals, and released under Motown's sub-label Tamla Records.
Live Performances
Despite not being a chart performer in the United States, "Simple Game" was well received by audiences and became a favorite during The Four Tops’ live performances.
Notable Cover
Aside from the Moody Blues and The Four Tops, the song was also covered by Giorgio Moroder, an Italian singer, songwriter, and producer.
Format
"Simple Game" was released as a 7" single, a popular format of music release in the 1970s.
B-Side
The B-side of the "Simple Game" single was "You Stole My Love," a song that didn't achieve the same level of recognition.
Longevity
Despite not gaining commercial success in their home country, "Simple Game" has managed to sustain its popularity, frequently featuring on various compilations of the group's best work.

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