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

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.