Simple Gifts

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'Tis a gift to be simple it's a gift to be free.                            CAPO 1
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as the
'Tis a gift to come down where we ought to be.
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And when we find ourselves in the place just right.
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It will be in the valley of love and delight.

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When true simplicity is gained,
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To bow and to bend, we will not be ashamed.
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To turn, turn will be our delight,
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Till by turning, turning we come round right.

(Instrumental refrain)

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'Tis a gift to be simple it's a gift to be free.
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'Tis a gift to come down where we ought to be.
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And when we find ourselves in the place just right.
          D                             A
It will be in the valley of love and delight.

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When true simplicity is gained,
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To bow and to bend, we will not be ashamed.
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to turn, turn will be our delight,
           E               A
Till by turning, turning we come round right.
           E               A
Till by turning, turning we come round right.