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Mama told me when I was young |
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Come sit beside me, my only son |
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And listen closely to what I say |
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And if you do this it'll help you some sunny day |
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Oh, take your time don't live too fast |
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Troubles will come and they will pass |
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Go find a woman you'll find love |
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And don't forget son there is someone up above |
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And be a simple kind of man |
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Be something you love and understand |
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Baby be a simple kind of man |
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Oh, won't you do this for me son if you can? |
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Forget your lust for the rich man's gold |
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All that you need is in your soul |
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And you can do this, oh baby, if you try |
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All that I want for you my son is to be satisfied |
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And be a simple kind of man |
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Be something you love and understand |
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Baby be a simple kind of man |
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Oh, won't you do this for me son if you can? Oh yes, I will |
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Boy, don't you worry you'll find yourself |
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Follow your heart and nothing else |
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And you can do this, oh baby, if you try |
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All that I want for you my son is to be satisfied |
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And be a simple kind of man |
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Be something you love and understand |
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Baby be a simple kind of man |
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Oh, won't you do this for me son if you can? |
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Baby be a simple, be a simple man |
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Be something you love and understand |
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Baby be a simple kind of man |