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 yeah
Oh take your time
don't live too fast
Troubles will come
and they will pass
Go find a woman yeah
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
Be a simple...
kind of man...
Oh won't you do this
for me son
If you can
Forget your lust
for the rich mans 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..
Oh be something
you love and understand
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 you 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..
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 a simple 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