C G Am
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]
C G Am
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]
C G Am
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]
C G Am
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