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 (Oh yeah)

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 somethin' 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

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 kind of man

Oh be somethin' you love and understand

Baby be a simple kind of man

Oh won't you do this for me son, if you can? (Oh yes I will)

Boy don't you worry

You'll find yourself

Follow your heart

And nothing else

And you can do this, oh babe, if you try

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

And be a simple kind of man

Oh be somethin' you love and understand

Baby be a simple kind of man

Oh won't you do this for me son, if you can?

Baby be a simple, be a simple man

Oh be somethin' you love and understand...