Mama told me. When I was young. Come sit beside me. My only son. And listen closely to what I say. Oh 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. And you'll find a woman. And you'll find love. And don't forget son there's 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 you lust for the rich man's gold. Everything you need. Is in your soul. And you can do this. If you try. Everything I want for you my son is to be satisfied. Be a simple kind of man. And 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 worry. You'll find yourself. Follow your heart. And nothing else. And you can do this. If you try. All that I want for you my son. Is to be satisfied. Be a simple kind of man. And be something you love and understand. Baby be a simple kind of man. Won't you do this for me son. If you can. 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. (2x)