This song reminds me of the time I had to go visit my mother. I got that time it was just coming up on Christmas and I do believe that now she is gone and passed away since 2019 the song makes me cry and think about my mother! That is why I'm celebrating my 5th anniversary without my mother at Christmas time!
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
I also was about to break into tears. This song is another reminder of how God heals the broken! Hence "then a voice spoke to her through the darkness". She obeyed and the bird's wing was healed by God's power, soaring as good as new!
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!!!
Every time I hear this song by Garth Brooks it makes me think about my mother. I miss my mother so much and that's why to me she is like a bird the flies when it has wings put this bird that's also my mother she is in heaven now awaiting my arrival!
I wrote a comment but,for some reason It didn’t go through ,any way Thank you ,I’m glad you have playlists available for us to listen to along with you ,nice touch”😊❤❤❤
This is an extremely beautiful song. Garth does not let his recordings be played on TH-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 TH-cam. Again, very beautiful.
Drums, percussion: Milton Sledge Bass: Mike Chapman Acoustic guitar: Mark Casstevens and Chris Leuzinger Keyboards: Bobby Wood Accordion: Joey Miskulin Harmony: Garth Brooks
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
The Song ist Not about a Dove, who said, Maria ist Hispanic? I'm just saying 😉 This Song is and will ever be the most emotional touching song I've ever heard and it took me throug some hard times..... Thank you, Mr. Brooks for Sharing this song with me❤
That's an incredibly insignificant comment on a song that we haven't been able to find anywhere on TH-cam until now! It's a gift to hear this song. Listen to the message of the song. Gezzz.
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
4:32 I am finally able to listen without crying but the song personifies Jesus as a caring and loving God. ❤
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 :)
This is my favorite Christmas song ever. Gives me chills every time.
This song reminds me of the time I had to go visit my mother. I got that time it was just coming up on Christmas and I do believe that now she is gone and passed away since 2019 the song makes me cry and think about my mother! That is why I'm celebrating my 5th anniversary without my mother at Christmas time!
Makes me weep every time. Love this song.
Same tears flow for the beauty of the message
What a beautiful song and Garth Brooks’ voice fits perfectly.
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🙏🏻
One of the most beautiful Christmas songs AND Garth songs ever recorded. Thank you for posting it.
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 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.
Finally found this version of The Gift....so many bad versions out there. Thank YOU!
Just buetiful, my mom used to sing this song to me and my little sister. I'm 59 now, and still love 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 favorite Christmas song. I close my eyes and listen, and picture the scene in my mind. So beautiful. Real Christmas...Christ!
I love this song. It reminds me of my grandmother. O how I loved her. ❤❤😊😊
His best song ever.
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!
I also was about to break into tears. This song is another reminder of how God heals the broken! Hence "then a voice spoke to her through the darkness". She obeyed and the bird's wing was healed by God's power, soaring as good as new!
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 8th grade class wrote a play based on this song by Garth. They did such a wonderful job. Love this song.
What a perfect idea!! So glad you did this!!
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!
Absolute perfection in a song. Just miraculous in it's entirety. Thank you, and really thank you.
The first time I heard this song it made me cry. Garth never wrote a song that touched me so much, thank You.
How can a song make me 😭 and smile 😀 at the same time thank you I've been looking for this for years 🙏🌹💙🇦🇺🐞
That last line always gives me chills
I used to cry every time I heard this❤️
Spoke too soon😭
I still do
Omg me too
My fav Christmas song ever since i was a little girl. What a great caring song.
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!!!
Really beautiful song
My all-time favorite Christmas song! Thank you for posting!
Every time I hear this song by Garth Brooks it makes me think about my mother. I miss my mother so much and that's why to me she is like a bird the flies when it has wings put this bird that's also my mother she is in heaven now awaiting my arrival!
I miss my father the way you miss your mother..you will see her again in heaven dont worry..
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! ❤️
thank you so much for posting this
Best song Garth ever sang ❤
My favorite Garth song!
Best Christmas song ever
Powerful ways our children teach us !❤ A parents Pride. “”The Gift”😊❤❤❤
I love this song. It's my favorite... Makes me cry every time I listen to it
I wrote a comment but,for some reason It didn’t go through ,any way Thank you ,I’m glad you have playlists available for us to listen to along with you ,nice touch”😊❤❤❤
Came back for a listen .....LOVE 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.
I love this. It’s a world treasure. ❤️
This song is so beautiful ❤️
What a beautiful song
absolutely beautiful, my favorite Garth Brooks song best christmas song since the ones done in the 50s and 60s
Always bring tears to my eyes, don’t know why, as I don’t say cry
Beautiful song 🎵 ❤️
You understand the gift and so you gave it to us,... thank you!
It seems Mr. Brooks might not understand the gift.
I do love this song! I shared it quite a bit
One of my favorites
Love this version
Best Christmas song by a mile
I love love this song ❤❤
This is an extremely beautiful song. Garth does not let his recordings be played on TH-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 TH-cam. Again, very beautiful.
It will disappear too
Download the sound if you may....
Beautiful
Yesssss!! My mom had this cassette 😘😘😘
Sweet song makes me weep
Daniel ODonnell sings this beautifully
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! :-)
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
Congrats to owning the only version Garth Singing on TH-cam
Drums, percussion: Milton Sledge
Bass: Mike Chapman
Acoustic guitar: Mark Casstevens and Chris Leuzinger
Keyboards: Bobby Wood
Accordion: Joey Miskulin
Harmony: Garth Brooks
proof it's not what you give, it's HOW you give it...
this is the best song ever
Nobody sings this like Garth Brooks 😊😅
Is there a Spanish version? Sounds familiar from my childhood
Heart breaker.
❤❤❤❤❤
I want to order a tape.please help me
Thanks ❤
Love this song beautiful
**LOVELY**
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?
Would like to order
I tried adding this to my TH-cam music, and it won't work. 😢
Dont add the singers name.....
What
Just upload it without Garth's name......his music is rarely ever kept on TH-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 picture is not a dove. And this girl does not like Hispanic. I'm just saying.
The Song ist Not about a Dove, who said, Maria ist Hispanic?
I'm just saying 😉
This Song is and will ever be the most emotional touching song I've ever heard and it took me throug some hard times.....
Thank you, Mr. Brooks for Sharing this song with me❤
@sulac.3839 You're right. It's still not a Nightingale. And Maria is definitely Hispanic. Or spanish.
Fact is we both like the song, and I wish you a very merry christmas, who-, what-, where - ever you are 🥰
Sesonsgreetings from Germany, Sula
@sulac.3839 I like the song also. The illustration was strange.
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 TH-cam until now! It's a gift to hear this song. Listen to the message of the song. Gezzz.
You need to change this story because I’m not aligned anymore! Urgent DM-TF. From ; DF-TF or “Gone with the wind” song “the gift”
Beautiful