Morning Has Broken
Cat Stevens · On The Road To Find Out [2001]
Morning has broken, like the first morning
Blackbird has spoken, like the first bird
Praise for the singing, praise for the morning
Praise for them springing fresh from the word
Sweet the rain's new fall, sunlit from heaven
Like the first dewfall, on the first grass
Praise for the sweetness of the wet garden
Sprung in completeness where his feet pass
Mine is the sunlight, mine is the morning
Born of the one light, eden saw play
Praise with elation, praise every morning
God's recreation of the new day
Morning has broken, like the first morning
Blackbird has spoken, like the first bird
Praise for the singing, praise for the morning
Praise for the springing fresh from the world
Blackbird has spoken, like the first bird
Praise for the singing, praise for the morning
Praise for them springing fresh from the word
Sweet the rain's new fall, sunlit from heaven
Like the first dewfall, on the first grass
Praise for the sweetness of the wet garden
Sprung in completeness where his feet pass
Mine is the sunlight, mine is the morning
Born of the one light, eden saw play
Praise with elation, praise every morning
God's recreation of the new day
Morning has broken, like the first morning
Blackbird has spoken, like the first bird
Praise for the singing, praise for the morning
Praise for the springing fresh from the world
Morning Has Broken - Cat Stevens
Cat Stevens' 'Morning Has Broken' stands as a cornerstone of his folk and soft rock catalog, originally recorded in 1967. The track exemplifies Stevens' signature style, blending acoustic instrumentation with introspective lyrics that explore themes of hope and spiritual awakening. While the song has appeared on various reissues and compilations throughout his career, its enduring appeal lies in its melodic simplicity and the artist's ability to convey profound emotion through minimalistic arrangements. As a staple of his discography, the recording remains a defining example of the British folk revival movement of the late 1960s, influencing countless subsequent artists in the genre.