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 will help you some sunny day Oh, take your time, don't leave 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 And be a simple kind of man Be something you love and understand And be a simple kind of man Oh, won't you do this for me, son If you can ♪ Forget your lust for rich man's gold All that you need is in your soul And you could do this if you try All that I want for you, my son Is to be satisfied And be a simple kind of man Be something you love and understand And be a simple kind of man Oh, won't you do this for me, son If you can ♪ Boy, don't you worry, you'll find yourself Follow your heart and nothing else You can do this if you try All that I want for you, my son Is to be satisfied And be a simple kind of man Be something you love and understand And be a simple kind of man Oh, won't you do this for me, son If you can