(One, two, three...)

[Verse 1]
Well, mama 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"

[Verse 2]
"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"

[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 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
All that I want from you, my son, is to be satisfied"
[Chorus]
"And be a simple kind of man
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 4]
"Oh, don't you worry, you'll find yourself
Follow your heart and nothin' else
And you can do this, oh, baby, if you try
All that I want from you, my son, is to be satisfied"

[Outro]
"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?"