Mama told me
when I was young
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
Ah, yes
Take your time
Don't live too fast
Troubles will come
and they will pass
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 somethin'
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
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
Be somethin'
you love and understand
Baby, be a simple
kind of man
Oh, won't you do this
for me son if you can
Yes, I will
Oh, don't you worry
you'll find yourself
Follow your heart
and nothin' else
And you can do this
oh, baby
if you try
All that I want for you
my son is to be satisfied
Be a simple kind of man
Oh, be somethin'
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 somethin'
you love and understand