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, take your time don't live too fast

Troubles will come and they will pass
Go find a woman you'll find love
And don't forget son there is someone up above


And be a simple kind of man
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

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

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
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, be a simple man

Be something you love and understand
Baby be a simple kind of man