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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Simple Gifts" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Simple Gifts" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Simple Gifts" is in C.
- 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.
- Does "Simple Gifts" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Simple Gifts" is in the key of C at 120 BPM.
- What chords are in "Simple Gifts"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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