(Harp). Simple Gifts is a lovely American Shaker hymn. It became well-known when Aaron Copland used it in Appalachian Spring . Today it is often heard on TV and in movie scores. Sylvia's arrangement includes several variations, and is for advanced beginners and intermediate harp players. In the key of G with fingerings and lyrics. There are no lever changes. 4 pages. Playable on lever harps and pedal harps.