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
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 l*** 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
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
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 l*** 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