Simple Man
Lynyrd Skynyrd
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Mama told me when I was young "Come sit beside me, my only son And listen closely to what I say And if you do this it'll help you some sunny day" "Oh, take your time, don't live too fast Troubles will come and they will pass You'll find a woman and you'll find love And don't forget, son, there is someone up above" "And be a simple kind of man Oh, be something you love and understand Baby be a simple kind of man Oh, won't you do this for me, son, if you can" "Forget your lust for the rich man's gold All that you need is in your soul And you can do this, oh baby, if you try All that I want for you, my son, is to be satisfied" "And be a simple kind of man Oh, be something you love and understand Baby be a simple kind of man Oh, won't you do this for me, son, if you can" Oh yes, I will "Boy, don't you worry, you'll find yourself Follow your heart and nothing else And you can do this, oh baby, if you try All that I want for you, my son, is to be satisfied" "And be a simple kind of man Oh, be something you love and understand Baby be a simple kind of man Oh, won't you do this for me, son, if you can" Baby, be a simple, really simple man Oh, be something you love and understand
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Written by: Gary Rossington, Ron Van Zant
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10 facts about this song
Song Composition"Simple Man" is a song written by Ronnie Van Zant and Gary Rossington of Lynyrd Skynyrd.
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Album InformationThis track is included in Lynyrd Skynyrd's debut album, "Pronounced 'Leh-'nérd 'Skin-'nérd", which was released in 1973.
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Song Inspiration"Simple Man" was inspired by a comment made by Ronnie Van Zant's grandmother when she told him to "be a simple kind of man."
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Posthumous ReleaseEven though the song was recorded in 1973, it received significant radio play following the 1977 plane crash in which Ronnie Van Zant, Steve Gaines and backup singer Cassie Gaines were killed.
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Remakes and CoversSeveral artists have covered or remade "Simple Man.", including Shinedown, The Deftones, and Charlie Daniels.
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Live PerformancesLynyrd Skynyrd typically plays "Simple Man" towards the end of their live performances as it is one of their most popular songs.
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Chart PerformanceDespite its popularity, "Simple Man" wasn’t released as a single and therefore didn't chart upon its original release. However, it has become one of Lynyrd Skynyrd's signature songs.
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Song Theme"Simple Man" subscribes to a common theme in rock where the guidance of a parent is given to a child, in this case urging the child to maintain modesty and humility in all endeavors.
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Song DurationIt is a long song, with a duration of 5 minutes and 57 seconds, which is typical of many Lynyrd Skynyrd’s tracks.
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Mourning TributeAfter Ronnie's death, the surviving members reformed the band in 1987 with Johnny Van Zant leading. They often close their shows with "Simple Man," turning it into a tribute to Ronnie and the others lost in the plane crash.
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