Simple Man

Mama told me when I was young, and sat 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, 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 Don't forget son, there is someone up above

And be a simple kindred man, or be something you love and understand.

Baby, be a simple kindred man.

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

Get your lust for the rich man's gold.

All that you need is in your soul.

And you can do this, 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, this is what I'm sayin'

I want you to do this, oh, my son, if you can

Boy, it's how I want it to be

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

Follow your heart and nothing else

And you can do this, oh babe, 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 it for me, son?

And if you can, baby, be a simple, be a simple man.

Oh, be a simple man.

You'll have enough.