Well mama told me, when i was young
Said sit beside me, my ownly son
And listen closely to what i say

And if you do this, it'll help you some sunny day

Ahhh

Yeah it will

Or take your time don't live to fast

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


[Chorus]
Be a simple kind of man

Be a something you love and understand
Baby be a simple kind of man
Oh won't you do this for me son if you can

(if you can)

Get your lust from the rich man's gold

All that you need now is in your soul
And you can do this(oh baby)if you try
All i want from you my son is to be satisfied


[Chorus]
And be a simple kind of man

Be a something that you love and understand
Baby be a simple kind of man
Oh won't you do this for me son if you can

(if you can)

Oh 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 i want from you my son is to be satisfied


[Chorus]
And be a simple kind of man
Oh won't you do this for me son if you can

So baby be a simple be a simple man
Oh won't you do this for me son if you can