Simple Man

Well, mama told me when I was young

Said sit beside me, my only son

And listen closely to what I say

And if you do this, it'll help you some sunny day

Ah, yeah, it will

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

And don't forget that 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

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

Then you can

Don't get your lust from the rich man's gold

All that you need now is in your soul

And you can do this, oh baby, if you try

All that I want from you, my son, is to be satisfied

And 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?

If you can?

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

Follow your heart and nothing else

And you can do this, oh, baby, if you try

All that I want from you, my son, is to be satisfied

And be a simple kind of man

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

So, baby, be a simple, be a simple man

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