Intro G D Em
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My mamma 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,
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it will help you, some sunny day
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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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Well, find a woman, and you'll find love,
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And don't forget son,
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there is someone up above.
[Chorus]
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And be a simple kind of man
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oh be somethin' you'll love and understand
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Baby a simple kind of man
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Oh won't you do this for me son, if you can
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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, 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'll 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.
Instrumental G D Em D\Em 4x
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Oh, 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, if you try,
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All that I want for you my son, is to be satisfied.
[Chorus]
G D Em
And be a simple kind of man,
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Oh, be something you'll love and understand.
G D Em
Baby be a simple kind of man,
G D Em
Oh won't you do this for me son if you can.
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if you can
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