Lyrics Simple Gifts (Shaker Song) - Bruce Hubbard, Orchestra of St. Luke's, Saint Luke's Chamber Ensemble

Simple Gifts (Shaker Song)

Tis the gift to be simple
tis the gift to be free,
tis the gift to come down to
where we ought to be.
And when we find ourselves
in the place just right,
'Twill be in the valley
of love and delight.
When true simplicity is gained
To bow and to bend
we won’t be ashamed
To turn, to turn will be our delight
til by turning, turning
we come around right.
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
We’ll be in the valley of love and delight.