Sunday Morning
Connie Smith & Nat Stuckey Lyrics


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[ Both ]
Sunday Sunday Sunday morning a new week starts and the old one ends
On Sunday Sunday Sunday morning
Start the day out right with your family and your friends
[ Nat ]
Now I recall my younger years when I was just a pup
I could tell what day it was the moment I got up
On every Sunday morning and always without fail
My mom would have my Sunday suit out hanging on the nail
[ Both ]
On Sunday Sunday Sunday morning...
[ Connie ]
Now mom and dad and sis and I put on our Sunday clothes
And hand in hand we'd all walk down that long and dusty road
Then order book and up the hill through the mountain side
And all our friends and neighbors they were marching in a line
[ Both ]
On Sunday Sunday Sunday morning...
Now Pastor Brown was waiting there to teach us Sunday school
We'd open up the good book and we'd learn the golden rule
And fore we'd even know it'd wash away our sins
Oh Lord it's grand to see how warm our Sunday morn begins




On Sunday Sunday Sunday morning...
Start the day out right with your family and your friends

Overall Meaning

The song "Sunday Morning" by Connie Smith and Nat Stuckey describes the start of a new week on Sunday morning with the end of the previous week. The song portrays a nostalgic image of a typical Sunday morning in a rural American community. The lyrics reminisce about the childhood memories of the singers, who used to wake up on Sunday mornings and automatically recognize the day of the week. It reminds them of their mother's habit of keeping their Sunday suits away, ready for them to wear to church.


The song's perspective shifts to the present time when the singers, along with their family and friends, walk towards the church on that long and dusty road. They mention the neighbors and friends walking in the same line, highlighting the communal spirit of the close-knit community where they belong. They then mention the presence of the Pastor Brown, who teaches them the golden rule in Sunday school, and how the morning's warmth washes away their sins.


The lyrics of "Sunday Morning" celebrate the sense of belonging and the community-oriented lifestyle that existed in rural America. The song portrays the importance of religious faith and family bond, reminiscent of the simpler times when life moved at a slower pace.


Line by Line Meaning

Sunday Sunday Sunday morning a new week starts and the old one ends
Sunday morning marks the beginning of a new week and the end of the previous one


Start the day out right with your family and your friends
Spending time with loved ones is the perfect way to start the day


Now I recall my younger years when I was just a pup
I remember being young and carefree


I could tell what day it was the moment I got up
I had a keen sense of time and always knew what day it was


On every Sunday morning and always without fail
Every Sunday morning, without exception


My mom would have my Sunday suit out hanging on the nail
My mom would always have my best clothes ready for church


Now mom and dad and sis and I put on our Sunday clothes
My whole family would dress up on Sundays


And hand in hand we'd all walk down that long and dusty road
We would walk to church together, holding hands


Then order book and up the hill through the mountain side
We would take our hymnals and climb uphill towards the church


And all our friends and neighbors they were marching in a line
Our community would walk to church together in a procession


Now Pastor Brown was waiting there to teach us Sunday school
Our pastor was always there to teach us about God in Sunday school


We'd open up the good book and we'd learn the golden rule
We would study the Bible and learn about how to treat others well


And fore we'd even know it'd wash away our sins
Before we even knew it, our sins would be forgiven


Oh Lord it's grand to see how warm our Sunday morn begins
It's a wonderful feeling to start the day off with a sense of warmth and community




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