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Mama ^Ctold me,^G when I was ^Amyoung Come sit^Cbeside me,^G my ^Amonly son And listen ^Cclosely,^G to ^Amwhat I say. And if you ^Cdo this It will ^Ghelp you some ^Amsunny day.

Ohh take your time... Don't live too fast, Troubles will come, and they will pass. Go find a woman and you'll find love, And don't forget son, There is someone up above. (Chorus)

And be a ^Csimple^G kind of ^Amman. Oh be ^Csomethin ^Gyou'll love and ^Amunderstand. Baby be a ^Csimple^G kind of ^Amman. Won't you ^Cdo this for me ^Gson, If you ^Amcan?

Forget your lust for the rich man's gold All that you need is in your soul, And you can do this if you try. All that I want for you my son, Is to be satisfied. (Chorus) Boy, don't you worry... you'll find yourself. Follow you heart and nothing else. And you can do this if you try. All I want for you my son, Is to be satisfied. (Chorus)