Well Momma told me, when I was young
Said 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, take your time, don't live too fast
Troubles will come, and they will pass
You'll find a woman, and you'll find love
And don't forget that, there is a'someone, up above

And be a simple, kind of man
Mm'be something, you love and understand
{B}aby be a simple, kind of man
Oh won't you do this, for me son, if you can

{F'}get your lust, from the rich man's gold
All that you need now, is in your soul
And you can do this, oh baby, if you try [ah..ai]
All that I want from you, my son, is to be satisfied

And be a simple, kind of man
Mm'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 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 from you, my son, is to be satisfied

And be a simple, kind of man
Oh won't you do this, for me son, if you can
So baby be a simple, be a simple man
Oh won't you do this, for me son, if you can