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Well, mama told me when |
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I was young |
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Come sit beside me, my only son |
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And listen closely to what |
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I say And if you do this, it will help you some sunny day |
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Take your time, boy, don't live too fast |
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Troubles will come, yeah and they will pass |
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Find a woman and you'll find love |
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And don't forget, son, there's someone up above |
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And be a simple kind of man |
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Just be something you love and understand |
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Baby, be a simple kind of man |
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Now won't you do this, oh 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 could 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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Just be something you love and understand |
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Baby, be a simple kind of man |
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Now won't you do this, oh son, if you can? |
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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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You can do this, oh baby, if you try |
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All I want from you, my son, is to be satisfied |
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And be a simple kind of man |
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Just be something you love and understand |
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Baby, be a simple kind of man |
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Now won't you do this, oh son, if you can? |