My mama told me when I was youngCome sit beside me, my only sonAnd listen closely to what I sayAnd if you do this, it'll help you some sunny dayAnd be a simple kind of manOr be somethingAnd listen closely to what I sayYou'll love and understandForget your lustFrom the rich man's goldCause all you need nowIs to sing your soulAnd be a simple kind of manOr be somethingYou'll love and understandSo baby be a simpleBe a simple manOr be somethingYou'll love and understandSo baby be a simple kind of manOr be somethingYou'll love and understandAnd be a simpleBe a simple manIf you canOh won't you do this for me sonIf you can
