Simple Man

[Verse 1] Mama told me when I was young "Come sit beside me, my only son And listen closely to what I say And if you do this, it'll help you one sunny day" Yeah [Verse 2] "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, son, there is someone up above [Chorus] So be a simple kind of man You 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? [Verse 3] Forget your lust for the rich man's gold All that you need, boy, right there in your soul And you can do this, oh baby, if you try All I want for you, my son, is to be satisfied [Chorus] So be a simple kind of man You be something you love and understand Always be a simple kind of man Oh, won't you do this for me, son? Understand" [Guitar Solo] Oh [Verse 4] "Don't you worry, you'll find yourself Follow your heart and nothing else Well, you can do this, oh baby, if you try All that I want for you, my son, is to be satisfied [Chorus] And be a simple kind of man You 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? [Outro] Always be a simple kind of man You be something that you love and understand Baby, be a simple kind of man Oh, won't you do this for me, son, if you can?" Hey, hey My mama told me, mama told me When I was young Mama told me Be a simple kind of man