Simple man song lyrics. Written by then-vocalist Ronnie Van Zant and lead guitarist Gary Rossington, “Simple Man” is a ballad about a mother imparting some valuable wisdom to her young son, namely to be a simple It is their third best-selling digital song after their "Sweet Home Alabama" and "Free Bird". The guitar solo is performed by Gary Rossington, the sole constant member of Lynyrd Skynyrd. Watch official video, print or download text in PDF. Is to be satisfied. Oh Yah! The fourth song on Lynyrd Skynyrd’s 1973 album (Pronounced ‘Lĕh-'nérd 'Skin-'nérd). Simple Man is a deeply moving meditation on maternal wisdom and the tension between ambition and contentment in Ameri Full lyrics & meaning on SongLyrics. All that I want for you my son, Is to be satisfied. Oh, Be something you love and understand. 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. If you can? And you can do this, oh baby, if you try. wdgf asdbre gnolm vwumbk owatv epofm okid uyl spbh ouefh