Simple Man (Rock Version)

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 a 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?"

"Forget 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

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 nothin' 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?"