Well, 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 will help you some sunny day
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Take your time, boy, don't live too fast
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Troubles will come, yeah and they will pass
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Find a woman and you'll find love
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And don't forget, son, there's someone up above
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And be a simple kind of man
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Just be something you love and understand
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Baby, be a simple kind of man
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Now won't you do this, oh 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 could do this, oh baby, if you try
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All that I want for you, my son, is to be satisfied
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And be a simple kind of man
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Just be something you love and understand
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Baby, be a simple kind of man
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Now won't you do this, oh son, if you can?
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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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You can do this, oh baby, if you try
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All I want from you, my son, is to be satisfied
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And be a simple kind of man
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Just be something you love and understand
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Baby, be a simple kind of man
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Now won't you do this, oh son, if you can?
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Simple Man
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Michael Grimm |