Simple Gifts

Simple Gifts

"Simple Gifts" is a Shakers song written and composed in 1848 by Elder Joseph Brackett.

It has endured many inaccurate descriptions. Though often classified as an anonymous Shaker hymn or as a work song, it is better classified as a dance song.

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