Morning Has Broken
Cat Stevens · Remember Cat Stevens [1999]
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' 1971 recording of 'Morning Has Broken' stands as a cornerstone of the soft rock and folk revival era. Originally released on his album *Tea for the Tillerman*, the track blends Stevens' distinctive vocal style with acoustic instrumentation to create an uplifting anthem about hope and renewal. The song's themes of optimism resonated deeply with audiences during the late 1960s and early 1970s, establishing Stevens as a leading figure in the British folk-rock movement. Its enduring popularity has led to numerous reissues and covers, cementing its status as a timeless classic that continues to inspire listeners worldwide.