Written by: Duke Ellington
With Duke Ellington and his
Orchestra
Arranged By: Billy May
From the Album: The Complete Reprise Studio Recordings
Label: Reprise Records
Recorded: December 12, 1967
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I like the sunrise 'cause it
brings a new day,
I like a new day, it brings new
hope, they say.
I like the sunrise blazing in
the new start,
Night time is weary, oh and so
am I.
Every evening I wish upon a star
That my brand new bright
tomorrow isn't very far.
When that heavy blue curtain of
night is raised up high,
Out of sight, I like the
sunrise, oh heavenly day,
I like the sunrise, I hope it
lights for me
(Full musical interlude)
Every evening I wish upon a star
That my brand new bright
tomorrow isn't very far.
When that heavy blue curtain of
night is raised up high,
Way out of sight, I like the
sunrise, so heavenly to see,
I like the sunrise, I hope it
lights for me.
I hope it lights for me.