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Simple Man
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Bass Tab Bass/Vocal/Chords |
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Notation:
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Bass TAB |
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Instruments:
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Voice Bass Guitar |
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Voice:
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Pro Credit Eligible:
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Yes |
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Interactive:
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Yes |
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Pages:
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9 |
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Product #:
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MN0131869 |
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Lyrics:
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Contains complete lyrics |
- Contains complete lyrics
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Simple Man |
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Voice Bass Guitar | |
Vocal Range: |
E4-C6 |
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Bass Tab Bass/Vocal/Chords |
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Original Published Key: |
C Major |
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Time Signature: |
4/4 |
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BPM: |
60 |
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Product Type: |
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Product #:
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MN0131869 |
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Price:
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$5.99
Includes 1 print + interactive copy with lifetime access in our free apps.
Each additional print is $4.99
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9 |
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Average Rating:
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Rated 4.5/5 based on 11 customer ratings |
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Top Review:
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"Just what the band needed to get all of the (chord) changes accurately. Perfect. Thank you..." Read reviews
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Lyrics Begin:
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My mama told me, when I was young, “Come sit beside me, my only son, and listen closely to what I say. |
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Arrangement Details
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Lynyrd Skynyrd |
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Pages: |
9 |
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Form: |
Song |
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Instruments: |
Voice Bass Guitar | |
Vocal Range: |
E4-C6 |
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Scorings: |
Bass Tab Bass/Vocal/Chords |
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Original Published Key: |
C Major |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
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MN0131869 |
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Tempo: |
Moderately slow |
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Metronome: |
q = 60 |
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Time Signature: |
4/4 |
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Notation: |
Bass TAB |
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Song Details
Song Details gives you detailed information about this song, Simple Man
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Date: |
1973 |
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Publisher: |
Universal Music Publishing Group |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes |
Product #: |
MN0131869 |
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Lyrics Begin: |
My mama told me, when I was young, “Come sit beside me, my only son, and listen closely to what I say. |
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Reviews
Displaying all reviews (2)Just what the band needed to get all of the (chord) changes accurately. Perfect. Thank you Musicnotes. This really helped the bass player nail down his part. Great.
Jeffrey_A_Dewey
Publishing administered by: Universal Music Publishing Group
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Frequently Asked Questions
What key is this version in, and is it available in other keys?
The bass TAB edition of “Simple Man” is in C major. It is currently available in that key only.
Can I print or download the sheet music?
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Can I preview the score and hear it before buying?
You can preview the bass TAB score for “Simple Man” and hear its playback on this page before choosing a key or purchase option. The playback follows the notation in this exact arrangement, helping you hear how the music is written before you buy.
What does this bass TAB arrangement include?
The bass TAB arrangement of “Simple Man” is written for voice and bass guitar. The score includes tablature rather than standard notation, allowing one singer and one accompanist to perform it as written. Complete lyrics are included, so a singer can work from this copy alone.
Is “Simple Man” available for other instruments?
Yes. “Simple Man” is available in other editions for a range of instruments, scorings and skill levels. View all sheet music versions of “Simple Man” to compare them.
What time signature is this version in?
The music is written in 4/4. Each measure contains four quarter-note beats.
About This Arrangement
This digital sheet music edition of “Simple Man” by Lynyrd Skynyrd is a bass TAB arrangement available for instant download and printing. The song was composed by Ronnie Van Zant and Gary Rossington. This edition is 9 pages long. The published key is C major.
The tempo is moderately slow, at around 60 BPM. It's arranged for Voice and Bass Guitar. For vocalists, contains complete lyrics. It's categorized as Arena Rock on Musicnotes.
Musicnotes offers 30 arrangements of this song, across a range of instruments and skill levels. Based on 11 ratings, it averages 4.5 out of 5. From a customer review: “Just what the band needed to get all of the (chord) changes accurately. Perfect. Thank you Musicnotes. This really helped the bass player nail down his part…”
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