Simple Man - Lynyrd Skynyrd

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 will 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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[carlyfries]

Anyone listening to this still in may 2024 orther than me?

[bonniehooten]

My husband had 3 songs written down in his wallet when he suddenly passed away to be played at his funeral, this was 1 of them. Our daughter was only 3 years old at the time and now she is 21 and expecting our first Grandchild "a boy"💙

[soupbread]

To be a simple man is the toughest thing a man can be.

[mrmasonry]

I cant listen to this song without tearing up/ I lost my 11 year old boy in 2018. I wanted to teach him all I could about being a man. I used to think of this song when I thought of what I wanted him to become. Its all gone now. Miss you Mikey. Best son in the world. Daddy is gonna be with you someday bud.

[sfdrfgl]

My husband was a SIMPLE MAN. He loved hunting and fishing and riding his Ultra Classic HD...i lost him in January...still hurting...but will be okay someday...

[multicaruana]

Imagine two old people who've spent 50 years together enjoying life like this together with all the benefits of youth. Just imagine!

[shellicollins]

This song was played at my husband's funeral. He was indeed a simple man. He was completely free when he was on his bike, riding in the wind. I miss him more each day. .💔

[badhabit]

My blood brother aka best friend died in a motorcycle crash as he and i were going home from over cross country ride on our bikes, his last words were to me making me promise to play this song and have a cold brew by his grave site .. i think of him often but his dream of the cross country ride with me came true ... Ride High, Ride Free my BROTHER aka Best miss you ...

[geraldstringer]

I see many are listening to this as well as myself these days, I'm turning 59 and this song is mostly about God and finding peace for your soul, this is the only peace you will ever find that will fill the emptiness inside your heart and soul, nothing else, now rare.God Bless to all!!!

[mr.d.]

I used to play this song with my son who was born 11/23/83. He passed 3/25/2018. This brings tears EVERY time I hear it.
I saw Lynryd Skynryd four times. Twice before their 1977 crash. Their music will be around long after I die.
To be played at my funeral too.

[joshuadst]

I try to be a simple man but always be a role model for my children, hardworking, a good husband and a good friend, a real simple man, in fact.

[sheldon]

Isnt it amazing how many lives have been affected by this simple song? Ive got my story about how this song was introduced to me and the impact this song has had in my life. Im a 4th generation farmer im a combat veteran served with 2nd/75th Rangers and im a husband of 32 years with 5 daughters but most of all im just a simple man more than satisfied with the life ive lived. Im generous and i believe in morals and values. My moms no longer here but i think she raised me right 😊👍🙏. Ive got a farm run, you all have a blessed day my friends🙏

[dannymatts]

One of th best and truest songs ever written in th history of poets . Amazing..

[rogermiller]

This is one of the most underrated songs of all time.I´m now 70 years old, stay in Germany and i love the USA, and the music, who come from there, so I`m also a fan from Quicksilver and many other US Bands from the seventies. As a people you works for years in a travel agency I stay often together with my wife Angie ins the USA. We love this country. And as germans we say, thank you for putting away the nazis and thank you for the music.

[austinashby]

Be a simple man everyone. You come to realize growing up that life is flying by. Im only 27 and it hard to be happy in this wicked world so enjoy the small and simple things. Its easy to get caught up in life and not enjoy it im realizing that now. You don't have to have alot of money to enjoy the small things like waking up another day in this hell hole. Try to enjoy life the best you can. One day you will be taken from this evil place and be somewhere better.

[robshane]

This was my mom's song to me before she passed away 6 years ago RIP Mom 😭

[m-ay]

Played this song for my nephew as he didn't have the parents he deserved. He is a young man who works, not making a ton of money but works to support his two kids and lady. May this song always guide him when times get tough.

[mariamartin]

My son played and sang this song for me one day. He was sad that day, I saw his pain. He passed away at almost 35 years old. We lost him, his heart was shattered. I hear this song and it’s bittersweet. RIP my son 🙏

[cindye.]

My 41 year old, only son was in a fatal side-by-side accident recently and as his momma I would send this song at least twice a year for over 20 years. It will be played at his Celebration of Life

[erich]

My mom passed away from cancer years ago. I had an iPod she would always like to borrow. While she was home on hospice & while she still could, she managed to load this song on It was months before I even wanted to listen to music. When I finally did there was a folder labeled mom, this one song.. still cry every time I hear it as a 45 year old man. Gave her the grandchildren she always wanted a few years later. She obviously never got to meet them but she's with them. My daughter is named after her. She has her middle name for her first name & first for her middle.