Mama told me when I was young
Come sit beside me, my only son
And listen closely to what I say.
Oh if you do this,
It will help you some sunny day.

Oh take your time... live too fast,
Troubles will come and they will pass.
Go find a woman and youll find love,
And forget son there is someone up above.
(chorus)
And be a simple kind of man.
And be something you love and understand
Baby be a simple kind of man.
Wont you do this, If you can?

Forget your lust for rich mans 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.
And be something you love and understand
Baby be a simple kind of man.
Wont you do this, for me son.
If you can?

Oh dont you worry... youll find yourself.
Follow you 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.
And be something you love and understand
Baby be a simple kind of man.
Wont 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.
Wont 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.