Key: C
Introduction:
C G Am
Well mama told me when I was young
C G Am
Come sit beside me my only son
C G Am
And listen closely to what I say
C G Am
And if you do this it'll help you some sunny day
C G Am
Ah yeah it will...
C G Am
Oh take your time don't live to fast
C G Am
Troubles will come and they will pass
C G Am
You'll find a woman and you'll find love
C G Am G Am
And don't forget son there is a someone up above
C G Am
And be a simple kind of man
C G Am
And be something you love and understand
C G Am
Baby be a simple kind of man
C G Am
Oh won't you do this for me son if you can
C G Am
If you can...
C G Am
Forget your lust from the rich man's gold
C G Am
All that you need now is in your soul
C G Am
And you can do this oh baby if you try...
C G Am G Am
All that I want for you my son is to be satisfied
(Chorus)
C G Am
Oh don't you worry you'll find yourself
C G Am
Follow your heart and nothin' else
C G Am
And you can do this oh baby if you try
C G Am G Am
All that I want for you my son is to be satisfied
Chorus
C G Am
Baby be a simple...be a simple man
C G Am
Oh won't you do this for me son if you can...