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Garth Brooks - The Gift
[Intro]
D
[Verse]
A Dpoor orphan girl named Maria
Was walking to market one A7day
She stopped for to rest by the roadside
Where a bird with a broken wing Dlay
A few moments passed 'til she saw it
For its feathers were covered with A7sand
But soon clean and wrapped it was traveling
In the warmth of Maria's small Dhand
[Chorus]
She Ghappily gave her last peso
On a Dcage made of A7rushes and Dtwine
She Gfed it loose corn from the market
And Dwatched it grow stronger with A7time
[Verse]
Now the DChristmas Eve service was coming
And the church shone with tinsel and A7light
And all of the townsfolk brought presents
To lay by the manger that Dnight
There were diamonds and incense and perfumes
In packages fit for a A7king
But for one ragged bird in a small cage
Maria had nothing to Dbring
[Chorus]
She Gwaited till just before mid-night
So Dno one would A7see her go Din
And, Gcrying, she knelt by the manger
For her Dgift was unworthy of A7him  (Key change to E)
[Verse]
Then a Evoice spoke to her through the darkness,
"Maria, what brings you to B7me?
If the bird in the cage is your offering, 
Open the door, let me Esee."
Though she trembled, she did as he asked her
And out of the cage the bird B7flew
Soaring up into the rafters
On a wing that had healed good as Enew.
[Chorus]
Just Athen the midnight bells rang out
And the Elittle bird B7started to Esing
A Asong that no words could recapture
Whose Ebeauty was fit for a B7king
[Verse]
ENow Maria felt blessed just to listen
To that cascade of notes sweet and B7long
As her offering was lifted to heaven
By the very first nightingale's song E  
[Outro]
|     A|    E    B7|      E|
|     A|        E|     B7|
|     E|        E|     B7|     B7| E  
                              (Fade)  

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The story behind the song

Garth Brooks is known for blending traditional country with pop and rock, creating a sound that has resonated with a wide audience. This song appears on his album "Beyond the Season." Playing this song, you're tapping into the artistry of a musician who has achieved immense popularity and record-breaking success, with a unique ability to cross over into mainstream appeal while staying true to his country roots.

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The Gift

by Garth Brooks

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Garth Brooks - The Gift

[Intro]

[Verse]

A poor orphan girl named Maria

Was walking to market one day

She stopped for to rest by the roadside

Where a bird with a broken wing lay

A few moments passed 'til she saw it

For its feathers were covered with sand

But soon clean and wrapped it was traveling

In the warmth of Maria's small hand

[Chorus]

She happily gave her last peso

D A7 D

On a cage made of rushes and twine

She fed it loose corn from the market

D A7

And watched it grow stronger with time

[Verse]

Now the Christmas Eve service was coming

And the church shone with tinsel and light

And all of the townsfolk brought presents

To lay by the manger that night

There were diamonds and incense and perfumes

In packages fit for a king

But for one ragged bird in a small cage

Maria had nothing to bring

[Chorus]

She waited till just before mid-night

D A7 D

So no one would see her go in

And, crying, she knelt by the manger

D A7

For her gift was unworthy of him (Key change to E)

[Verse]

Then a voice spoke to her through the darkness,

"Maria, what brings you to me?

If the bird in the cage is your offering,

Open the door, let me see."

Though she trembled, she did as he asked her

And out of the cage the bird flew

Soaring up into the rafters

On a wing that had healed good as new.

[Chorus]

Just then the midnight bells rang out

E B7 E

And the little bird started to sing

A song that no words could recapture

E B7

Whose beauty was fit for a king

[Verse]

Now Maria felt blessed just to listen

To that cascade of notes sweet and long

As her offering was lifted to heaven

By the very first nightingale's song

[Outro]

A E B7 E

| | | |

A E B7

| | | |

E E B7 B7 E

| | | | |

(Fade)

About The Gift Chords by Garth Brooks

Learn how to play The Gift by Garth Brooks with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “The Gift chords”, “The Gift guitar chords”, or “Garth Brooks The Gift chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy The Gift chords and for experienced players who want accurate The Gift lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include D, A, A7, G, E, B7.

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