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'll help you

Some sunny day

Oh yeah

Oh take your time

don't live too fast

Troubles will come

and they will pass

You'll find a woman

yeah

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

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 for me son

if you can

Oh yes I will

Boy don't you worry

you'll find yourself

Follow your heart

and nothing else

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 yeah

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

Baby be a simple