My 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"

Oh yeah

Oh, take your time, don't live too fast

Troubles will come and they will pass

Go find a woman, yeah, and you'll find love

And don't forget, son, there is someone up above

And be a simple kind of man

Oh, 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?

Forget your lust for the rich man's gold

All that you need 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

And be a simple kind of man

Oh, be something you lovе and understand

Baby, be a simple kind of man

Oh, won't you do this for mе, son, if you can?

Oh yes, you can

Oh, don't you worry, you'll find yourself

Follow your heart and nothing else

And you can do this, oh baby, if you try

All that I want for you, my son, is to be satisfied

And be a simple kind of man

Oh, 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?

Baby, be a simple kind of man

Baby, be a simple kind of man