answersLogoWhite

0


Best Answer

'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

User Avatar

Wiki User

16y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar
More answers
User Avatar

Wiki User

14y ago

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.

This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: Who wrote tis a gift to be simple song?
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Related questions

What is the name of the song with the following lyrics in it Tis a gift to be simple Tis a gift to be free Tis a gift to come down where you ought to be?

It is a Shaker song. This link lives the history and the lyrics: http://www.contemplator.com/america/simple.html


What classical composer used the song 'Tis A Gift?

"'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".


What is a good christian song that would be fun to do a dance to?

Try Simple Gifts ('Tis the gift to be simple...), an old Shaker song, which is also a round dance.


What are the release dates for Tis a Gift to Be Simple - 1994?

Tis a Gift to Be Simple - 1994 was released on: USA: 8 March 1994


Who wrote my country 'tis of thee?

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.'


What are the release dates for Shining Time Station 'Tis a Gift - 1990 TV?

Shining Time Station 'Tis a Gift - 1990 TV was released on: USA: December 1990


When was To Fili Tis Zois - Elena Paparizou song - created?

To Fili Tis Zois - Elena Paparizou song - was created on 2007-09-26.


My country tis of thee is also known as what song?

America


What song did king quote from his speech?

My Country 'Tis of Thee


What song has My country tis of thee sweet land of liberty in it?

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.


What song did aretha Franklin sing at the inauguration?

aretha fanklin sang the song " my country tis of thee"


What meter is the song your Country tis of thee in?

Duple meter