Simple Man

Well, 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 leave 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 Be something you love and understand And be a simple kind of man Oh, won't you do this for me, son If you can Forget your lust for rich man's gold All that you need is in your soul And you could 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 And 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 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 And be a simple kind of man Oh, won't you do this for me, son If you can