Published: 2021-11-25 16:44 Selection chords: Ethan Cooper
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Intro: G#mBBF#F#G#m x3
BF#G#m
My momma told me, when I was young
BF#G#m
Come sit beside me, my only son.
BF#G#m
And listen closely, to what I say
BF#G#m
And if you do this, it will help you, some sunny day.
G#mBBF#F#G#m x2
BF#G#m
Oh, take your time, donʼt live too fast
BF#G#m
Troubles will come, and they will pass.
BF#G#m
Well, find a woman, and youʼll find love
BF#G#m
And donʼt forget son, there is someone up above.
Chorus:
BF#G#m
And be a simple kind of man.
BF#G#m
Oh, be something youʼll love and understand.
BF#G#m
Baby be a simple kind of man.
BF#G#m
Oh, wonʼt you do this for me son if you can.
G#mBBF#F#G#mBF#G#m
Get your lust, the rich manʼs gold.
BF#G#m
All that you need, is in your soul.
BF#G#m
And you can do this, if you try.
BF#G#m
All that I want for you my son, is to be satisfied.
Chorus:
BF#G#m
And be a simple kind of man.
BF#G#m
Oh, be something youʼll love and understand.
BF#G#m
Baby be a simple kind of man.
BF#G#m
Oh, wonʼt you do this for me son if you can.
G#mBBF#F#G#m x4
BF#G#m
Oh, donʼt you worry, youʼll find yourself.
BF#G#m
Follow your heart, and nothing else.
BF#G#m
And you can do this, if you try.
BF#G#m
All that I want for you my son, is to be satisfied.
Chorus:
BF#G#m
And be a simple kind of man.
BF#G#m
Oh, be something youʼll love and understand.
BF#G#m
Baby be a simple kind of man.
BF#G#m
Oh, wonʼt you do this for me son if you can.
BF#G#m
An baby, be a simple kind of man.
BF#G#m
Oh, be something youʼll love and understand...