Mama told me when I was young [bad word] 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.

Take your time... don’t live too fast,
Troubles [bad word] and they will pass.
Go find a 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 kind of man.
Won’t you do this...
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 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?

Boy, don’t you worry... you’ll find yourself.
Follow you heart and nothing else.
And you can do this if you try.
All 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?

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...
If you can?