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