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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'll 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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Go find a woman, and you'll find love
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And don't forget son, there is someone up above
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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?
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Forget your lust, for 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
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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?
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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 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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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?