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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'll help you, some sunny day.

Oh yeah!

[Verse 2]

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.

[Chorus]

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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?

[Verse 3]

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Forget your lust,  for rich man's gold,

All that you need,  is in your soul.

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

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

[Chorus]

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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?

Oh yes, I will

[Verse 4]

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

Follow your heart,  and nothing else.

You can do this,  oh baby,  if you try.

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

[Chorus]

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?

Baby, be a simple, be a simple man