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My momma told me when I was young.
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Come sit besideme my one and only son.
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And listenclosely to what I say.
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And if you do this, it will help you some sunny day.
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Take you time, don’t live too fast.
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Troubles will come, and then they’ll pass.
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If you find a woman, you’ll find love.
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But don’t forget me my son, there is someone up above.
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And be a simple kind of man.
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Or be something you love and understand.
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Baby, be a simple. Kind of man
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Won’t you dothis for me son, if you can.
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Forget your lust, for the rich man’s gold.
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All that you need, is in your soul.
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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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Or be something you love and understand.
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Baby, be a simple. Kind of man
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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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Do this for me, at least you should try.
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Cause all 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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Or be something you love and understand.
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Baby, be a simple. Be a simple man.
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Won’t you do this for me son, if you can.
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Won’t you do this for me son, if you can.
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