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
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 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
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

Oh, yes, I will

Oh, be a simple man

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


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

Baby, be a simple ... be a simple man
Oh, be somethin'....you love and understand
Baby, be a simple ... Kind of Man