Mama told me when I was young:
Come sit beside me my only son
and listen closely to what I say
and if you do this it will help you some sunny day.
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 something 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.
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
 oh be something you love and understand.
 Baby be a simple kind of man.
 Oh won't you do this for my son if you can.
Boy don't you worry you'll find yourself.
Follow your heart and nothing 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 something you love and understand.
 Baby be a simple kind of man.
 Oh won't you do this for me son if you can.