Early In The Morning (Version 1)

by Dallas Bartley / L. Hickman / Louis Jordan recording of probably 1960 from The Blues (Crown 5063) Well, early in the morning I wake with the rising sun Yes, early in the morning I wake with the rising sun It's my daily motto and the people all calls it fun Yes, I'm looking for a better future and forgetting about my past I'm looking for a better future and forgetting about my past Now I'm so glad that troubles don't always last Yes, have fun whilst you can 'cause fate's an awful thing Well, have fun whilst you can 'cause fate's an awful thing You can't tell what may happen that's the reason I love to sing

 

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