Mama told me  when I was young

Sit beside me  my only son

And listen closely to what I say

If you do this

It will help you some sunny day

Take your time  don’t live too fast

Troubles will come  and they will pass

You'll find a woman  and you’ll find love
And don’t forget it son
There is someone up above
And be a simple kind of man

And be something you love and understand
Baby  be a simple kind of man

Won’t you do this  if you can
Forget your lust  rich man’s 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

And be something you love and understand
Baby  be a simple kind of man

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

And be something you love and understand

Baby  be a simple kind of man

Won't you do this  for me son

If you can
And be a simple kind of man

And be something you love and understand

Baby  be a simple kind of man

Won't you do this  if you can
And be a simple kind of man

And be something you love and understand

Baby  be a simple kind of man