'Tis A Gift To Be Simple is a traditional hymn from the Shaker movement, a utopian group that began in the late 18th century shortly after Ann Lee emigrated to New York from England. The group was a branch from the Quakers that formed in the middle 18th century in England. Lots of information is available about the Shakers. Robert Sowell
Simple Gifts was written by Shaker Elder Joseph Brackett, Jr. in 1848. It was first published in The Gift to be Simple: Shaker Rituals and Songs.
It is a Shaker song. This link lives the history and the lyrics: http://www.contemplator.com/america/simple.html
"'Tis a Gift to be Simple", also known as "Simple Gifts" is a traditional Quaker hymn. It was adapted by American composer Aaron Copland into his "Appalachian Spring".
To Fili Tis Zois - Elena Paparizou song - was created on 2007-09-26.
America
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It is a Shaker song. This link lives the history and the lyrics: http://www.contemplator.com/america/simple.html
"'Tis a Gift to be Simple", also known as "Simple Gifts" is a traditional Quaker hymn. It was adapted by American composer Aaron Copland into his "Appalachian Spring".
Try Simple Gifts ('Tis the gift to be simple...), an old Shaker song, which is also a round dance.
Tis a Gift to Be Simple - 1994 was released on: USA: 8 March 1994
The words to the song 'My Country 'Tis of Thee' were written by Samuel Francis Smith. The music arrangement was written by Thomas Arne. The song is also known by the name, 'America.'
Shining Time Station 'Tis a Gift - 1990 TV was released on: USA: December 1990
To Fili Tis Zois - Elena Paparizou song - was created on 2007-09-26.
America
My Country 'Tis of Thee
The song that includes the lyrics "My country, 'tis of thee, sweet land of liberty" is "America (My Country, 'Tis of Thee)." It is a patriotic hymn and is often sung at events like Independence Day celebrations in the United States.
aretha fanklin sang the song " my country tis of thee"
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