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’Tis the gift to be (C)sim ple, ’tis the (C)gift to be free, ’tis the (C)gift to come down (G7)where we ought to be, and (C)when we find our selves in the place just (C)right, ’twill (C)be in the val ley of (C)love and de light.
When true sim (Dm7)plic i ty is gained, to (C)bow and to (Am7)bend we (G7)shan’t be a shamed.
To (C)turn, (F)turn will (C)be our de light, till by (G7)turn ing, turn ing we (F)come (Dm7)’round (C)right.
Simple Gifts — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Simple Gifts" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 120 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Simple Gifts”
- Can I play "Simple Gifts" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Simple Gifts" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Simple Gifts" by Traditional Shaker Hymn played in?
- Simple Gifts is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Simple Gifts"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Simple Gifts" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "Simple Gifts"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Simple Gifts"?
- "Simple Gifts" was originally performed by Traditional Shaker Hymn. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- Can a complete beginner play "Simple Gifts"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Simple Gifts" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "Simple Gifts"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Simple Gifts" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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