Simple Man (Original Version)

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 some sunny day Be a simple man Take your time, don't live too fast Troubles will come and they will pass Go find your woman and you'll find love And don't forget, son, there is someone up above And be a simple kind of man Be something you love and understand Baby, be a simple, be a simple man 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 if you try All that I want for you, my son, is to be satisfied And be a simple, be a simple 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? Yes, I will Boy, don't you worry, you'll find yourself Follow your heart and nothin' else And you can do this if you try All that I want for 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? Baby, be a simple kind of man