Mama told me when I was young
Said, "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
You?ll find a woman and you'll find love
And don't forget that
There is someone up above

And be a simple kind of man
Be something you love and understand
Baby, be a simple kind of man
Won't you do this for me son
If you can?
(If you can?)

Forget your lust for 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 from you my son
Is to be satisfied

And be a simple kind of man
Be something you love and understand
Baby, be a simple kind of man
Won't you do this for me son
If you can?
(If you can?)

Oh, don't you worry
You'll find yourself
Follow you heart and nothing else
And you can do this, oh baby, if you try
All I want from you my son
Is to be satisfied

And be a simple kind of man
Be something you love and understand
Baby, be a simple kind of man
Won't you do this for me son
If you can?
(If you can?)

So, baby, be a simple
Be a simple man
Won't you do this for me son
If you can?