Simple Gifts
The Shaker dancing song, for 2 to 4 singers: the soprano sings the melody, the alto and tenor keep close beneath it on easy repeated notes, and the bass holds the roots on "oo".
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The parts
Each part's lowest and highest note. Pick the one that sits where you sing comfortably.
Soprano, D4 to D5
Alto, B3 to B4
Tenor, F#3 to D4
Bass, G2 to E3
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The first verse
Words: Joseph Brackett (1848)Tune: Joseph Brackett (1848)
'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,'Twill be in the valley of love and delight.
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