Intro F#m\A A\E E\F#m 4x Verse A E F#m My momma told me, when I was young A E F#m Come sit beside me, my only son. A E F#m And listen closely, to what I say A E F#m And if you do this, it will help you, some sunny day. F#m\A A\E E\F#m 2x A E F#m Oh, take your time, don't live too fast A E F#m Troubles will come, and they will pass. A E F#m Well, find a woman, and you'll find love A E F#m And don't forget son, there is someone up above. Chorus A E F#m And be a simple kind of man. A E F#m Oh, be something you'll love and understand. A E F#m Baby be a simple kind of man. A E F#m Oh, won't you do this for me son if you can. F#m\A A\E E\F#m Verse A E F#m Get your lust, the rich man's gold. A E F#m All that you need, is in your soul. A E F#m And you can do this, if you try. A E F#m All that I want for you my son, is to be satisfied. Chorus A E F#m And be a simple kind of man. A E F#m Oh, be something you'll love and understand. A E F#m Baby be a simple kind of man. A E F#m Oh, won't you do this for me son, if you can. F#m\A A\E E\F#m 4x Verse A E F#m Oh, don't you worry, you'll find yourself. A E F#m Follow your heart, and nothing else. A E F#m And you can do this, if you try. A E F#m All that I want for you my son, is to be satisfied. Chorus A E F#m And be a simple kind of man. A E F#m Oh, be something you'll love and understand. A E F#m Baby be a simple kind of man. A E F#m Oh, won't you do this for me son, if you can. A E F#m An baby, be a simple kind of man. A E F#m Oh, be something you'll love and understand.. . .