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 will 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
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-
it's your lust
For the rich
man's gold
All that you need
is in your soul
And you can do this
if you try
Oh 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-
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
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
Be simple man
oh be something
You love
and understand
Baby
be a simple-