Mama told me when I was young
Said sit beside me my only son
And listen closely to what I say
And if you do this it will help you some sunny day
Oh take your time don't live too fast
Troubles will come and they will pass
You find a woman and you'll find love
And don't forget son there is someone up above
And be a simple kind of man
Oh be something you love and understand
Baby be a simple kind of man
Oh won't you do this for me son, if you can
Forget your lust for the rich man's gold
All that you need now is in your soul
And you can do this oh baby if you try
All that I want for you my son is to be satisfied"
And be a simple kind of man
Oh be something you love and understand
Baby be a simple kind of man
Oh won't you do this oh son if you can
"Boy don't you worry you'll find yourself
Follow your heart and nothing else
And you can do this oh baby if you try
All that I want for you my son is to be satisfied
Baby be a simple kind of man
Oh won't you do this oh son if you can
Be a simple be a simple man
