My 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
And be a simple kind of man
Or be something
And listen closely to what I say
You'll love and understand
Forget your lust
From the rich man's gold
Cause all you need now
Is to sing your soul
And be a simple kind of man
Or be something
You'll love and understand
So baby be a simple
Be a simple man
Or be something
You'll love and understand
So baby be a simple kind of man
Or be something
You'll love and understand
And be a simple
Be a simple man
If you can
Oh won't you do this for me son
If you can