Well 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'll help you some sunny day
Ah yeah it will
Oh take your time don't live to fast
Troubles will come and they will pass
You'll find a woman and you'll find love
And don't forget son there is a someone up above
And be a simple kind of man
And 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
If you can
Forget your lust from the rich man's gold
All that you need now is in your soul
And you can do this oh baby if you try
All that I want for you my son is to be satisfied
(Chorus)
Oh don't you worry you'll find yourself
Follow your heart and nothin' else
And you can do this oh baby if you try
All that I want for you my son is to be satisfied
Chorus
Baby be a simple be a simple man
Oh won't you do this for me son if you can