“Simple Gifts”
Description
"'Tis the gift to be simple, 'Tis the gift to be free, 'Tis the gift to come down Where we ought to be...." In praise of "simplicity" and love, which bring the hope of heaven
Notes
This song has become one of the most popular in the Folk Revival. The idea of a simple life seems very refreshing in today's overcomplicated age. But I wonder how many of the people who have sung the song realize that "simplicity" means, among other things, abstinence from sex? - RBW
Same tune
- The Lord of the Dance (by Sydney Carter; DT LORDANCE)
Cross references
- cf. "I Will Bow And Be Simple" (theme)
References
- Darling-NAS, pp. 258-259, "Simple Gifts" (1 text)
- DT, SIMPLEGF*
- BI, DarN259A