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 will help you some sunny day '

'Oh' take your time' don't live too fast

Troubles will come and they will pass

Go find a woman and 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 be a simple 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 if you try

All that I want for you' my son' is to be satisfied '

'And be a simple be a simple 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 '

'Boy' don't you worry' you'll find yourself

Follow your heart and nothing 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'

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 '