(Gary Rossington - Ronnie Van Zant)
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Mama told me when I was young
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Come sit beside me, my only son
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And listen closely to what I say.
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And if you do this
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It will help you some sunny day.
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Take your time... Don't live too fast,
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Troubles will come and they will pass.
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Go find a woman and you'll find love,
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And don't forget son,
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There is someone up above.
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[Chorus:]
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And be a simple kind of man.
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Be something you love and understand.
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Be a simple kind of man.
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Won't you do this for me son,
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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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And you can do this if you try.
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All that I want for you my son,
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Is to be satisfied.
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[Chorus]
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Boy, don't you worry... you'll find yourself.
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Follow you heart and nothing else.
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And you can do this if you try.
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All I want for you my son,
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Is to be satisfied.
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[Chorus]
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Simple Man
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Lynyrd Skynyrd |