Simple Man (Album Version) - Shinedown

[Spoken]:

I hope that in your life, and in your world.

I hope the good, will always outweigh the bad, in everything you do, and everything that's given to you.

Unfortunately that doesn't always occur.

See there's this thing, and it's called tragedy, and it has absolutely no mercy for anyone, or anything.

During the course of touring, we've played a lot of different cities, lot of different stages, and had some of the most incredible experiences.

And we played some in, with in... with some incredible musicians.

But there was this one guy, that we met, and from the very first day that we met him, all he ever did, was treat us like we were one of his own, like we were in his family.

Not only did we get to share the stage with him, we were inspired by him, and we called him our friend.

And we miss him very much.

He was an amazing man, and he was a very loving and extremely generous person, and he was an incredible talent.

So this song's called Simple Man, and it's dedicated to our friend, .

Well Momma 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

Well, oh yeah it will, 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 someone, up above

And be a simple, kind of man

And 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 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 for you, my son, is to be satisfied

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

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 for you, my son, is to be satisfied

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