Mama told me when I was young

"Come 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 oh son if you can

Forget your lust for the rich man's gold

All that you need is in your soul

And you can do this 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 be something you love and understand"

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