(D. Ellington)

[Recorded Decebber 12, 1967, Hollywood]



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.