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Simple Gifts
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- Contains complete lyrics
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Simple Gifts |
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Voice Piano | |
Vocal Range: |
E4-E5 |
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Scoring: |
Piano/Vocal/Chords |
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Transposed Key: |
Eb Major |
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Original Published Key: |
A Major |
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Time Signature: |
4/4 |
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BPM: |
92 |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes Edition |
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Product #:
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MN0059253_D6 |
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Price:
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$5.99
Includes unlimited prints + interactive copy with lifetime access in our free apps.
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Pages: |
1 |
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Lyrics Begin:
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'Tis the gift to be simple, 'tis the gift to be free, 'Tis the gift to come down where we ought to be. |
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Arrangement Details
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Composed by: |
Joseph Brackett |
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Pages: |
1 |
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Instruments: |
Voice Piano | |
Vocal Range: |
E4-E5 |
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Scoring: |
Piano/Vocal/Chords |
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Transposed Key: |
Eb Major |
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Original Published Key: |
A Major |
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Available Keys: |
A Major (Orig), Bb Major (+1), C Major (+3), D Major (+5), Eb Major (-6), F Major (-4), G Major (-2) |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes Edition |
Product #: |
MN0059253_D6 |
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Tempo: |
Moderate |
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Metronome: |
q = 92 |
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Time Signature: |
4/4 |
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Song Details
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Date: |
1848 |
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Publisher: |
Musicnotes, Inc. |
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Product Type: |
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Musicnotes Edition |
Product #: |
MN0059253_D6 |
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Lyrics Begin: |
'Tis the gift to be simple, 'tis the gift to be free, 'Tis the gift to come down where we ought to be. |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What key is this version in, and is it available in other keys?
The piano/vocal/chords edition of “Simple Gifts” is in Eb major. The originally published key is A major. You can also purchase it in 6 other keys, each sold separately.
Can I print or download the sheet music?
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Can I preview the score and hear it before buying?
You can preview the piano/vocal/chords score for “Simple Gifts” and hear its playback on this page before choosing a key or purchase option. The playback follows the notation in this exact arrangement, helping you hear how the music is written before you buy.
What does this piano/vocal/chords arrangement include?
The piano/vocal/chords arrangement of “Simple Gifts” is written for voice and piano, allowing one singer and one accompanist to perform it as written. Complete lyrics are included, so a singer can work from this copy alone.
Is “Simple Gifts” available for other instruments?
Yes. “Simple Gifts” is available in other editions for a range of instruments, scorings and skill levels. View all sheet music versions of “Simple Gifts” to compare them.
What time signature is this version in?
The music is written in 4/4. Each measure contains four quarter-note beats.
About This Arrangement
Available as digital sheet music, “Simple Gifts” composed by Joseph Brackett is a piano/vocal/chords arrangement you can download and print. Produced as a Musicnotes edition, it's arranged and engraved in-house. This edition includes 1 page of music. This arrangement is in Eb major.
It can be transposed into 6 alternate keys. The tempo is moderate, at around 92 BPM. The scoring is for Voice and Piano. For vocalists, contains complete lyrics.
It falls under the Folk style category. Musicnotes offers 53 arrangements of this song, across a range of instruments and skill levels. It was arranged by Randa Kirshbaum and Musicnotes.com.
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