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
