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