Mama told me when I was young
Sit beside me my only son
And listen closely to what I say
If you do this
It will help you some sunny day
Take your time don ' t live too fast
Troubles will come and they will pass
You'll find a woman and you ' ll find love
And don ' t forget it son
There is someone up above
And be a simple kind of man
And be something you love and understand
Baby be a simple kind of man
Won ' t you do this if you can
Forget your lust 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
And be something you love and understand
Baby be a simple kind of man
Won't you do this for me son
If you can
Boy don't you worry you'll find yourself
Follow your heart and nothing else
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
And be something you love and understand
Baby be a simple kind of man
Won't you do this for me son
If you can
And be a simple kind of man
And be something you love and understand
Baby be a simple kind of man
Won't you do this if you can
And be a simple kind of man
And be something you love and understand
Baby be a simple kind of man
