My sister is a veterinarian with a career that spans more than 30 years. I think of her and all the animals she has helped every time I listen to this song, which I only just discoverd in 2021. Best Garth Brooks I've ever heard!!! Precious song delivered beautifully.....thank you so much for posting it!!!
Lyrics: A poor orphan girl named Maria Was walking to market one day She stopped for a rest by the roadside Where a bird with a broken wing lay A few moments passed till she saw it For it's feathers were covered with sand But soon clean and wrapped it was traveling In the warmth of Maria's small hand She happily gave her last peso On a cage made of rushes and twine She fed it loose corn from the market And watched it grow stronger with time Now the Christmas Eve service was coming And the church shone with tinsel and light And all of the townfolk 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 She waited till just before midnight So no one could see her go in And crying she knelt by the manger For her gift was unworthy of Him 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 into the rafters On a wing that had healed good as new Just then the midnight bells rang out And the little bird started to sing A song that no words could recapture Whose beauty was fit for a king 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
One of the favorite songs of my life. A client of mine needed this today, so I am grateful to find it here...the real version not some karaoke version. Thanks!
There has only one other place I have found that I have heard birds singing along with the music, which to my thinking helps to understand the truth!!!
Drums, percussion: Milton Sledge Bass: Mike Chapman Acoustic guitar: Mark Casstevens and Chris Leuzinger Keyboards: Bobby Wood Accordion: Joey Miskulin Harmony: Garth Brooks
This is an extremely beautiful song. Garth does not let his recordings be played on UA-cam. In fact, this is the only one of his recordings of him I can find. I can only guess because of its message of Christmas it has been allowed to stay on UA-cam. Again, very beautiful.
I have this song/album on CD, but I really wish I could find it on vinyl to add to my collection. Why is this song so difficult to find, and why is so little mentioned about it on Wikipedia?
@@dizzygypsy turns out you were right. This is the second time I posted this song cuz they took it down, and I also posted another song by Garth which also got taken down. Stupid people
That's an incredibly insignificant comment on a song that we haven't been able to find anywhere on UA-cam until now! It's a gift to hear this song. Listen to the message of the song. Gezzz.
This is my favorite Christmas song ever. Gives me chills every time.
Makes me weep every time. Love this song.
Same tears flow for the beauty of the message
I cry every time I hear this. It touches me ❤
Me. too.
Same here. Can’t get ten seconds in without tears forming.
I know what you mean, I do to
What a beautiful song and Garth Brooks’ voice fits perfectly.
I don’t think you realize how long I’ve been looking for the real version...do everything you can to keep this up!
It is such a compelling song and has so much meaning to me.
I listen to it every single Christmas... but it's not just about Christmas. :)
yes!
Is this the real version? I thought it was by someone else! I've been searching forever too! It's my 75 year old father's favourite Christmas song.
I meant real as far as Garth Brooks versions! And here I am listening to it again on another Christmas Eve :)
One of the most beautiful Christmas songs AND Garth songs ever recorded. Thank you for posting it.
His best song ever.
My favorite Christmas song. I close my eyes and listen, and picture the scene in my mind. So beautiful. Real Christmas...Christ!
Finally found this version of The Gift....so many bad versions out there. Thank YOU!
This is beautiful and Garth sings it so humbly. I love it XXX
Absolutely Beautiful nobody can sing this song as good as Garth.
My very favorite Christmas moment was when my son was very young and he sat on my lap listening to this song! Thanks for the memory.
Very beautiful the story says so much God Bless🙏🏻
My sister is a veterinarian with a career that spans more than 30 years. I think of her and all the animals she has helped every time I listen to this song, which I only just discoverd in 2021. Best Garth Brooks I've ever heard!!! Precious song delivered beautifully.....thank you so much for posting it!!!
I heard this for the first time yesterday. If all Christmas music was like this, I might like it more. Way to change my attitude Garth Brooks.
My 8th grade class wrote a play based on this song by Garth. They did such a wonderful job. Love this song.
Lyrics:
A poor orphan girl named Maria
Was walking to market one day
She stopped for a rest by the roadside
Where a bird with a broken wing lay
A few moments passed till she saw it
For it's feathers were covered with sand
But soon clean and wrapped it was traveling
In the warmth of Maria's small hand
She happily gave her last peso
On a cage made of rushes and twine
She fed it loose corn from the market
And watched it grow stronger with time
Now the Christmas Eve service was coming
And the church shone with tinsel and light
And all of the townfolk 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
She waited till just before midnight
So no one could see her go in
And crying she knelt by the manger
For her gift was unworthy of Him
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 into the rafters
On a wing that had healed good as new
Just then the midnight bells rang out
And the little bird started to sing
A song that no words could recapture
Whose beauty was fit for a king
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
Thank you
So.beautiful, Thankyou for posting all the lyrics….
Thank you for posting this 😊
Thank you for the lyrics!!!
What a beautiful song!
That last line always gives me chills
Absolute perfection in a song. Just miraculous in it's entirety. Thank you, and really thank you.
How can a song make me 😭 and smile 😀 at the same time thank you I've been looking for this for years 🙏🌹💙🇦🇺🐞
I can’t stop listening to it. The Priest in my daughter’s Church put it on for the Congregation on Christmas Eve. It is a fabulous song. Thank you.
I love this song. It reminds me of my grandmother. O how I loved her. ❤❤😊😊
My fav Christmas song ever since i was a little girl. What a great caring song.
The first time I heard this song it made me cry. Garth never wrote a song that touched me so much, thank You.
My all-time favorite Christmas song! Thank you for posting!
My favorite Garth song!
One of the favorite songs of my life. A client of mine needed this today, so I am grateful to find it here...the real version not some karaoke version. Thanks!
Powerful ways our children teach us !❤ A parents Pride. “”The Gift”😊❤❤❤
I used to cry every time I heard this❤️
Spoke too soon😭
I still do
Omg me too
Really beautiful song
Best Christmas song ever
My favourite Christmas song!
Thank you for posting this. I’m not a religious person but this one always brings a nice smile and a tear to the eye.
Saved to my library - very elusive song! Glad to find it here, thank you! ❤️
There has only one other place I have found that I have heard birds singing along with the music, which to my thinking helps to understand the truth!!!
Just buetiful, my mom used to sing this song to me and my little sister. I'm 59 now, and still love it. ❤
Best Christmas song by a mile
What a beautiful song
thank you so much for posting this
I love this. It’s a world treasure. ❤️
Beautiful song 🎵 ❤️
Always bring tears to my eyes, don’t know why, as I don’t say cry
Love this version
absolutely beautiful, my favorite Garth Brooks song best christmas song since the ones done in the 50s and 60s
Beautiful
Finally found the version I love
It is quite special. I too searched for years for this version. So, so pretty and meaningful. Thank you, OP
I do love this song! I shared it quite a bit
You understand the gift and so you gave it to us,... thank you!
It seems Mr. Brooks might not understand the gift.
Sweet song makes me weep
proof it's not what you give, it's HOW you give it...
It is indeed my all time Christmas song, I can play it non stop,,,,,,Now, lets see if Apple Music has it
Nope, not available on Apple Music.
Yesssss!! My mom had this cassette 😘😘😘
Drums, percussion: Milton Sledge
Bass: Mike Chapman
Acoustic guitar: Mark Casstevens and Chris Leuzinger
Keyboards: Bobby Wood
Accordion: Joey Miskulin
Harmony: Garth Brooks
I love love this song ❤❤
Love this song beautiful
This is an extremely beautiful song. Garth does not let his recordings be played on UA-cam. In fact, this is the only one of his recordings of him I can find. I can only guess because of its message of Christmas it has been allowed to stay on UA-cam. Again, very beautiful.
It will disappear too
Download the sound if you may....
May the heavens bless Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood for all the goodness and peace they bring.
Thank U so much for posting this!! Love it! :-)
Heart breaker.
this is the best song ever
Is there a Spanish version? Sounds familiar from my childhood
I have this song/album on CD, but I really wish I could find it on vinyl to add to my collection. Why is this song so difficult to find, and why is so little mentioned about it on Wikipedia?
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**LOVELY**
Thanks ❤
I tried adding this to my UA-cam music, and it won't work. 😢
I want to order a tape.please help me
Dont add the singers name.....
What
Just upload it without Garth's name......his music is rarely ever kept on UA-cam......
@@dizzygypsy turns out you were right. This is the second time I posted this song cuz they took it down, and I also posted another song by Garth which also got taken down. Stupid people
The photo is NOT correct....Nightingales are brown.
I try not to let those things bother me. Just be happy you have the privilege to listen to the song. 💙
That's an incredibly insignificant comment on a song that we haven't been able to find anywhere on UA-cam until now! It's a gift to hear this song. Listen to the message of the song. Gezzz.
Beautiful