Key: C
Introduction:
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Mama told me
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When I was young
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Come sit beside me
Am
My only son
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You want to listen
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To what I say
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And if you do this it will help you
Am
Someday
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Take slow dear
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Don't live too fast
C G
Troubles will come
Am
And troubles will pass
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You'll find a woman and
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You'll find love
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And just remember my son there is someone
Am
Up above
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And be a simple
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Kind of man
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o, Be something
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You love and understand
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Baby, be a simple
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Kind of man
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o, Won't you do this for me, son?
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If you can?
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Don't you worry
Am
You'll find yourself
C G
Follow your heart
Am
And nothing else
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You can do this
Am
If you try
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All I want for you, my son
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Is to be satisfied
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And be a simple
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Kind of man
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o, Be something
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You love and understand
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Baby, be a simple
A5
Kind of man
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o, Won't you do this for me, son?
A5
If you can?
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Now be a simple
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Kind of man
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Be something
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You love and understand