"Simple Man" is a song by American rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd, released on their debut studio album, (Pronounced 'Lĕh-'nérd 'Skin-'nérd) (1973).
[1] "Simple Man" is written in the key of A minor/C major, though all guitars were tuned down a half step, effectively making it G♯ minor/B.
This intro is accompanied by a bass line and cymbals before the drums and vocals come in for the verse.
Lyrically the song is about a mother talking to her child about life, inspired by the passing of Ronnie Van Zant's grandmother.
[citation needed] The chorus of the song includes electric guitars imitating sections of the arpeggiated intro progression.