Early in the Morning
B.B. King Van Morrison Lyrics
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Had a little date with my baby last night
Now it's early in the morning (Early in the morning)
Well it's early in the morning (Early in the morning)
Now it's early in the morning
And I ain't got nothing but the blues
Went to all the places where we used to go
Now it's early in the morning (Early in the morning)
Well it's early in the morning (Early in the morning)
Early in the morning
And I ain't got nothing but the blues
Went to your friend's house but she was out
Knock on your father's door and he began to shout Get out there boy
Early in the morning (Early in the morning)
Early in the morning (Early in the morning)
Early in the morning
And I ain't got nothing but the blues
Went to Dooky Chase to get something to eat
Waiter looked at me and said 'You sure look beat'
Now it's early in the morning (Early in the morning)
Early in the morning (Early in the morning)
Well it's early in the morning
And I ain't got nothing but the blues
Well it's early in the morning
And I ain't got nothing but the blues
Well it's early in the morning
And I ain't got nothing but the blues
The lyrics to B.B. King's "Early in the Morning" paint a picture of a man who has just had a date with his baby, but the morning after, he is feeling lost and alone. He goes to all the places where they used to go together and realizes that his baby is no longer there. He goes to her friend's house, but she is out, and when he goes to her father's house, he is met with anger and hostility.
The man is also feeling the weight of the world on his shoulders as he goes to get something to eat. The waiter sees him and comments on how tired he looks. The repeated lines of "early in the morning" serve to emphasize how lonely and lost the man feels.
Overall, the song is about loss and the feeling of being completely alone after a relationship ends. The repetitive use of "early in the morning" creates a sense of melancholy and sadness, emphasizing the emotions that the man is feeling.
Line by Line Meaning
Early in the morning and I can't get right
It's early in the morning and I'm feeling down.
Had a little date with my baby last night
I went out with my girlfriend last night.
Now it's early in the morning (Early in the morning)
Well it's early in the morning (Early in the morning)
Now it's early in the morning
It's early in the morning and it feels like it's been that way forever.
And I ain't got nothing but the blues
I'm feeling sad and lonely.
Went to all the places where we used to go
I went to all the places that were special to us.
Went to your house but you don't live there no more
I went to your house but you don't live there anymore.
Went to your friend's house but she was out
I went to your friend's house but she wasn't home.
Knock on your father's door and he began to shout Get out there boy
When I knocked on your father's door, he yelled at me to leave.
Went to Dooky Chase to get something to eat
Waiter looked at me and said 'You sure look beat'
I went to Dooky Chase restaurant to eat, but the waiter noticed how down I looked.
Well it's early in the morning
And I ain't got nothing but the blues
It's early in the morning and I'm still feeling sad and lonely.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ELMORE JAMES, SAUL BIHARI
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@BluesHarry
In case anyone is looking for lyrics for this particular version of the song I think I've put up kinda-right lyrics together:
One drink of wine,
Two drinks of gin.
Pretty young got me
In the shape I'm in.
Come and see me early in the morning,
Just about the break of day.
Want to see me hug my pillow
Where my baby used to lay?
I pass by the juke joint,
Look through the door.
She's doing the boogie-woogie
In the middle of the floor.
Come and see me early in the morning,
Just about the break of day.
Want to see me hug my pillow
Where my baby used to lay?
Oh my baby loves me
She really understands
I Can’t see her when I want to
Got to see her when I can
One drink of wine,
Two drinks of gin.
Pretty young got me
In the shape I'm in.
Enjoy and if you think there are mistakes, don't hesitate to correct them!
@ruedigerlosch5351
The thrill will never go listening to you!! Been blessed to see him life in B,ham back in 1999!! Thank you BB
@sasuketwinblade
Now THIS is real music.
@TheBuriedLedeR
Respect from Van Morrison. More than 'love'. More than affection. Most, if not all, of the good things in life emanate from a sense of respect. And all respect begins with self-respect. RIP B.B. King.
@GuidaRules
The King is Gone, but his music lives on
@heathermackinnon9527
Beautiful. Thank you for posting this.
@kevinwebster2165
Fantastic tunes...
@drb6052
I truly love this
@rlborgman
Best sounding lunch in a long time.
@SilvioManfredDante85
Two Masters !!!!
@RKNELIAS
ABSOLUTELY GREAT !!!