Text:'Tis the Gift to Be Simple
Author (vs. 2-3):Joyce Merman
Tune:SIMPLE GIFTS
Arranger:Randall DeBruyn, b. 1947

735. 'Tis the Gift to Be Simple

Text Information
First Line: 'Tis the gift to be simple
Title: 'Tis the Gift to Be Simple
Author (vs. 2-3): Joyce Merman
Refrain First Line: When true simplicity is gained
Meter: Irregular with refrain
Language: English
Publication Date: 2012
Topic: Christian Life; Humility; Journey (3 more...)
Source: Shaker Song, 18th cent.
Copyright: Verses 2-3 © 1975 (renewed), Shawnee Press, Inc.
Tune Information
Name: SIMPLE GIFTS
Arranger: Randall DeBruyn, b. 1947
Meter: Irregular with refrain
Key: F Major or modal
Source: Shaker melody, 18th cent.
Copyright: Arr. © 2002, OCP



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