Intro :
Mama told me when I was young
Come sit b eside me , my only son
And listen closely to what I say
And if you do this
It'll help you some sunny day. Oh Yah !
Instrumental :
Oh, take your time. .. Don't live too fast,
Troubles will come and they will pass.
You'll find a woman, yea yea, you'll find love,
And don't forget son,
There is someone up above.
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 ?
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.
And be a s imple, kind of m an.
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 ?
Instrumental :
Boy, don't you worry. .. you'll find yourself.
Follow your heart, lord , and nothing else.
And you can do this, oh 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 be a simple , kind of man.
Oh, won't you do this for me son,
If you can ?
Baby be a simple , be a simple man.
Oh be something , you love and understand.
Baby be a simple , kind of man. (Fade out)