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Simple Man (Rock Version)

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Simple Man (Rock Version) was released on May 27, 2003 by Atlantic Records as a part of the album Leave a Whisper (Deluxe Edition)

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OVERVIEW

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Music Video

Music Video

Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS

Brad Stewart

Bass Guitar

Barry Kerch

Drums

Jasin Todd

Guitar

Brent Smith

Lead Vocals

COMPOSITION & LYRICS

Gary Rossington

Gary Rossington

Songwriter

Ronald Van Zandt

Ronald Van Zandt

Songwriter

PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING

Tony Battaglia

Producer

Glen Schick

Mastering Engineer

Howie Weinberg

Mastering Engineer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]

Well, Mama told me when I was young

Said, "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, ah-yeah, it will"

[Verse 2]

"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 that there is a someone up above"

[Chorus]

"And be a simple kind of man

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?"

[Verse 3]

"Forget your lust from the rich man's gold

All that you need now is in your soul

And you can do this, oh, baby, if you try

All that I want from you my son is to be satisfied"

[Chorus]

"And be a simple kind of man

Be something you love and understand

Baby, be a simple kind of man

Won't you do this for me son, if you can, if you can?"

[Verse 4]

"Oh, don't you worry, you'll find yourself

Follow your heart and nothin' else

And you can do this, oh, baby, if you try

All that I want from you my son is to be satisfied"

[Chorus]

"And be a simple kind of man

Oh, won't you do this for me, son, if you can?

So, baby, be a simple, be a simple man

Oh, won't you do this for me, son, if you can?"

Written by: Gary Rossington, Ronald W. Van Zant

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