Intro
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My momma 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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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, there is someone up above.
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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.
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Get your lust, 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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An baby, be a simple kind of man.
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Oh, be something you'll love and understand.. . .
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