I Like the Sunrise
1947 Duke Ellington
I like the sunrise cos it brings a new day
I like the new day it brings new hope they say
I like the sunrise blazing in the new sky
Nighttime’s so weary and oh so am I
Every evening I wish upon a star
That my brand new tomorrow isn’t very far
When that heavy blue curtain on night
Is high in the sky way out of sight
I like the sunrise so heavenly to see
I like the sunrise and I hope it likes poor me
Favorite Recordings
Frank Sinatra & Duke Ellington
Mel Torme
Nina Simone
Kurt Elling
Ella Fitzgerald
Duke Ellington with Al Hibbler