v.1
Mama told me when I was young
Sit beside me, my only son
And listen closely to what I say
If you do this it'll help you, some sunny day, ah yeah

v.2
Oh take your time, don't live too fast
Troubles will come, and they will pass
Go find a woman, and you'll find love
And don't forget son, there is someone up above

Chorus:
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

v.3
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

Rpt. Ch.
Instr. Brk. 1v

v.4
Boy don't you worry, you'll find yourself
Follow your heart and nothing else
You can do this, oh baby, if you try
All that I want for you my son, is to be satisfied

Rpt. Ch. 2t