[Intro/Interlude]

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[Verse 1]

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Mama told me when I was young

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Come sit beside me, my only son

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And listen closely to what I say

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And if you do this, it'll help you some sunny day. Oh Yeah!

[Interlude]

[Verse 2]

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Oh, take your time, don't live too fast,

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Troubles will come and they will pass.

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You'll find a woman, yea yea, you'll find love,

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And don't forget son, there is someone up above.

[Chorus]

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And be a simple, kind of man.

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Oh be something, you love and understand.

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Baby be a simple, kind of man.

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Oh, won't you do this for me son, if you can?

[Interlude]

[Verse 3]

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Forget your lust, for the rich man's gold

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All that you need, is in your soul,

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And you can do this, oh baby, if you try.

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All that I want for you my son, is to be satisfied.

[Chorus]

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And be a simple, kind of man.

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Oh be something, you love and understand.

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Baby be a simple, kind of man.

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Oh, won't you do this for me son, if you can?

[Solo/Interlude]

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[Verse 4]

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Boy, don't you worry, you'll find yourself.

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Follow your heart, and nothing else.

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And you can do this, oh baby, if you try.

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All that I want for you my son, is to be satisfied.

[Chorus]

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And be a simple, kind of man.

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Oh be something, you love and understand.

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Baby be a simple, kind of man.

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Oh, won't you do this for me son, if you can?

[Outro]

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Baby be a simple, real simple man.

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Oh be something, you love and understand.

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Baby be a simple, kind of man.