Well 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

Take your time boy don't live too fast

Troubles will come yeah and they will pass

Find a woman and you'll find love

And don't forget son there's someone up above

And be a simple kind of man

Just be something you love and understand

Baby be a simple kind of man

Now 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 could 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

Just be something you love and understand

Baby be a simple kind of man

Now 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

You can do this oh baby if you try

All I want from you my son is to be satisfied

And be a simple kind of man

Just be something you love and understand

Baby be a simple kind of man

Now won't you do this oh son if you can