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

Be a simple man

Take your time, don't live too fast

Troubles will come and they will pass

Go find your woman and you'll find love

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

And be a simple kind of man

Be something you love and understand

Baby, be a simple, be a simple man

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 if you try

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

And be a simple, be a simple 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?

Yes, I will

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

Follow your heart and nothin' else

And you can do this if you try

All that I want for 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?

Baby, be a simple kind of man