Simple Man

[Verse 1] 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 [Break] "Be a simple man" [Verse 2] Oh, take your time, don't live too fast Troubles will come and they will pass You'll find a woman, yea, you'll find love And don't forget son There is someone up above [Chorus] 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 [Verse 3] 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 [Chorus] [Bridge] Oh yes I will [Guitar Solo] [Verse 4] Boy, don't you worry, you'll find yourself Follow your heart, lord, 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 [Chorus] [Outro] Baby be a simple, be a simple man Oh be something, you love and understand Baby be a simple, kind of man