Mama told me when I was young
Sit beside me, my only son
And listen closely to what I say
And if you do this it'll help you some sunny day

Oh, take your time, don't live too fast
Troubles will come but, oh, they will pass
Go find a woman, oh baby, and you'll find love
And don't forget, son, there is someone up above

AND BE A SIMPLE KIND OF MAN
BE SOMETHIN' YOU LOVE AND UNDERSTAND
BABY, BE A SIMPLE, BE A SIMPLE MAN
WON'T YOU DO THIS FOR ME, SON, IF YOU CAN'

Forget your lust for the rich man's gold
All that you need now is in your soul
And you can do this, oh baby, if you try
All that I want for you, my son, is to be satisfied

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Originally performed by Lynyrd Skynyrd
Written by Ronnie Van Zant, Gary Rossington