Mama told me when I was young <br />Come sit beside me, my only son <br />And listen closely to what I say. <br />And if you do this <br />It'll help you some sunny day. <br />Oh, take your time... Don't live too fast, <br />Troubles will come and they will pass. <br />Go find a woman, oh baby, you'll find love, <br />And don't forget son, <br />There is someone up above. <br /> <br />(Chorus) <br />And be a simple kind of man. <br />Be something you love and understand. <br />Baby be a simple, kind of man. <br />Oh, won't you do this for me son, <br />If you can? <br /> <br />Forget your lust for the rich man's gold <br />All that you need, is in your soul, <br />And you can do this, oh baby, if you try. <br />All that I want for you my son, <br />Is to be satisfied. <br /> <br />(Chorus) <br /> <br />Boy, don't you worry... you'll find yourself. <br />Follow your heart, lord, and nothing else. <br />And you can do this, oh baby, if you try. <br />All that I want for you my son, <br />Is to be satisfied. <br /> <br />(Chorus)
