Gifts They Gave Song Lyrics and Chords by Johnny Cash
Gifts They Gave
Written and Recorded by Johnny Cash
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Jesus our King
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kind and
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good
Was humbly
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born in a
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stable of
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wood
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beasts
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around Him
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stood
Jesus our King
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kind and
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good
I said the donkey
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shaggy and
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brown
I carried His
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mother
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up and
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down
I carried His
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mother to Beth
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lehem
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town
I said the donkey
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shaggy and
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this was my
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hay
I gave Him my
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manger twas
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here that He
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lay
I gave Him my
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manger twas
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here that He
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I said the ox
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this was my
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(I said the sheep
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with curly
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I gave Him my
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wool for a
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blanket
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warm
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coat on
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Christmas
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morn
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curly
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horn)
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rafters
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high
I sang Him to
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sleep that He
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would not
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cry
We sang Him to
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sleep my
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love and
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I said the dove from the
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rafters
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high
And so every heart by
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some good
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spell
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dark was
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glad to
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tell
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gave to
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Of the gift that he gave to
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FAQ
Who sang the the song Gifts They Gave?
- The song Gifts They Gave was sang by Johnny Cash.
Who is Johnny Cash?
- John R. Cash (born J. R. Cash February 26, 1932 - September 12, 2003) was an American singer, songwriter, musician, and actor. Much of Cash's music contained themes of sorrow, moral tribulation, and redemption, especially in the later stages of his career. He was known for his deep, calm bass-baritone voice, the distinctive sound of his Tennessee Three backing band characterized by train-like chugging guitar rhythms, a rebelliousness coupled with an increasingly somber and humble demeanor, free prison concerts, and a trademark all-black stage wardrobe which earned him the nickname "The Man in Black".Born to poor cotton farmers in Kingsland, Arkansas, Cash rose to fame in the burgeoning rockabilly scene in Memphis, Tennessee, after four years in the Air Force. He traditionally began his concerts by simply introducing himself, "Hello, I'm Johnny Cash", followed by "Folsom Prison Blues", one of his signature songs. Alongside "Folsom Prison Blues", his other signature songs include "I Walk the Line", "Ring of Fire", "Get Rhythm", and "Man in Black". He also recorded humorous numbers like "One Piece at a Time" and "A Boy Named Sue", a duet with his future wife June called "Jackson" (followed by many further duets after their wedding), and railroad songs such as "Hey, Porter", "Orange Blossom Special", and "Rock Island Line". During the last stage of his career, he covered songs by contemporary rock artists of the time his most notable covers were "Hurt" by Nine Inch Nails, "Rusty Cage" by Soundgarden and, "Personal Jesus" by Depeche Mode.
Cash is one of the best-selling music artists of all time, having sold more than 90 million records worldwide. His genre-spanning music embraced country, rock and roll, rockabilly, blues, folk, and gospel sounds. This crossover appeal earned him the rare honor of being inducted into the Country Music, Rock and Roll, and Gospel Music Halls of Fame.
