Intro:
My mamma 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
Well, find a woman, and you'll find love,
And don't forget son,
there is someone up above.
Chorus:
And be a simple kind of man
oh be somethin' you'll love and understand
Baby 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.
Chorus:
And be a simple kind of man,
Oh, be something you'll love and understand.
Baby be a simple kind of man,
Oh won't you do this for me son if you can.
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Oh, 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.
Chorus:
And be a simple kind of man,
Oh, be something you'll love and understand.
Baby be a simple kind of man,
Oh won't you do this for me son if you can.
If you can