Simple Man

I've always loved this song--both for the music and tune as well as the lyrics.  They serve as the basis of the lessons I want to teach my son if the Lord blesses me with one some day.  Bask in the simplicity of life and enjoy the little things that are big blessings.  It's the kind of man I married--the best kind in my opinion.

I actually prefer Shinedown's cover to the original by Lynyrd Skynyrd.

Simple Man

My 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

Oh, yeah it will

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

And be a simple kind of man

And be something you'll love and understand

Baby be a simple kind of man

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

Don't get 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

And be a simple kind of man

And be something you'll love and understand

Baby be a simple kind of man

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

Oh, 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 from you my son is to be satisfied

And be a simple kind of man

Be something you'll love and understand

Baby 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?