Story Behind The Song
This tune is so well suited to hammered dulcimer! The arrangement seeks variety amid simplicity
Song Description
19th Century Shaker Tune, used by Aaron Copland for Applachian Spring
| Song Length |
3:33 |
Genre |
Folk - Traditional, Folk - Religious |
| Tempo |
Multiple Tempos |
Lead Vocal |
Instrumental |
| Mood |
Nonviolent, Peaceful |
Subject |
Life, Universe |
| Language |
No Language |
Era |
1800 - 1899 |
Lyrics
'Tis a gift to be simple
'Tis a gift to be free
'Tis a 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
When true simplicity is gained
To bow and to bend we shan't be ashamed
To turn, turn will be our delight
'Til by turning, turning we come 'round right.