Simple Man

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, ah, yeah
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 (Be a simple man)
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 Oh, take your time, don't live too fast
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 Troubles will come and they will pass
 You'll find a woman, yeah, and you'll find love
 And don't forget, son, there is someone up above
 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?
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 Forget your lust for the 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
 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
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 Boy, don't you worry, you'll find yourself
 Follow your heart and nothing else
 And you can do this, oh, baby, if you try
 All that I want for you, my son, is to be satisfied
 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
 Oh, be something you love and understand
 Baby, be a simple kind of man