Simple Gifts
R. Scott White
- Key:
- F
- Vocal Range:
- High
- Pitch Range:
- G4 - G5
- Key:
- A Major
- Vocal Range:
- Medium
- Pitch Range:
- E4 - E5
- Composer:
- R. Scott White
- Lyricist:
- Joseph Brackett
- Publisher:
- R. Scott White
- Instrumentation:
- Keyboard/Vocal
- Key:
- A Major ,
- C ,
- F
- Vocal Range:
- High ,
- Low ,
- Medium
- Vocal Pitch Range:
- E4 - E5 ,
- F4 - F5 ,
- G4 - G5
- MP3 Duration:
- 02:20
This is the well known Shaker tune arranged with a serious beginning, a clever quick middle section, and ending seriously again. The accompaniment can be played by either organ or piano.
Lyrics
Simple Gifts
Lyricist: Joseph Brackett
Composer: R. Scott White
‘Tis the gift to be simple, ‘Tis the gift to be free,
‘Tis the gift to come down where we ought to be,
And when we find ourselves in the place just right,
It will be in the valley of love and delight.
When true simplicity is gained,
To bow and to bend we shan’t be ashamed
To turn, turn will be our delight,
‘Til by turning turning we come round right.