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Simple Man (Live) by Lynyrd Skynyrd

Mama told me
When I was young
Come sit beside me
My only son
And listen closely
Oh baby, to what I say
And if you do this
It'll help you some sunny day
(Oh yeah!)

I'll be a simple man

(Oh) take your time
Don't live too fast
Troubles will come
(Oh) and 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
(Oh) be something
You love and understand
Baby be a simple
Be a simple man
(Oh) won't you do this for me son
If you can?
...
Forget your lust
For rich man's gold
All that you need
(Oh) 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
What do you say?
And be a simple kind of man
(Oh) be something
You love and understand
Baby be a simple
(Oh) be a simple man
(Oh) won't you do this for me son
If you can?
(Oh) yes, I will

I will be a simple man

Boy, don't you worry
You'll find yourself
Follow your heart
(Oh) and nothin' else
And you can do this
Oh baby, if you try
All that I want for you my son
Is to be satisfied
And one more thing
And be a simple kind of man
(Oh) be something
You love and understand
Baby be a simple
Be a simple man
(Oh) won't you do this for me child
If you can?
(I wanna hear loud, people)
Oh baby, be a simple (baby be a simple)
Kind of man
(Oh) be something
You love and understand
Oh baby, be a simple
Be a simple man...
(Oh, won't you do this for me son)
(If you can?)
(Oh) Mama, I know I'll be
I'll be the very best I can