Mama told me when I was young "Come sit beside me my only son And listen closely to what say if you do this it'll help some sunny day ah yeah (Be a simple man) Oh take your time don't live too fast Troubles will come and they pass You'll find woman yeah you'll love forget son there is someone up above be kind of man something understand Baby won't this for can? Forget lust the rich man's gold All that need in soul can oh baby try want you satisfied can?" yes Boy worry yourself Follow heart nothing else simple