Berlin, who was Jewish, was one of the few Tin Pan Alley/Broadway songwriters who wrote both lyrics and music for his songs. Although he never learned to read music beyond a rudimentary level, he composed over 3,000 songs. Many of his songs, including "God Bless America", "White Christmas", "Alexander's Ragtime Band", and "There's No Business Like Show Business," left an indelible mark on American music and culture. He produced 17 film scores and 21 Broadway scores, in addition to his individual songs.
I Got the Sun In the Morning
Irving Berlin Lyrics
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got no future, got no plan
still i guess i'm a lucky man
Got no mansion, got no yacht,
Still I'm happy with what I got.
I've got the sun in the morning
And the moon at night.
Moonlight gives me the Milky Way.
Got no checkbooks, got no banks,
Still, I'd like to express my thanks
I've got the sun in the morning
And the moon at night.
And with the sun in the morning
And the moon in the evening
I'm alright!
And with the sun in the morning
And the moon in the evening
and i know, that everything's alright
The lyrics of Irving Berlin's "I Got the Sun in the Morning" speak to the idea that true happiness and contentment don't necessarily come from material possessions or wealth. The singer claims to be an ordinary person without any significant assets or long-term goals, yet he considers himself lucky because he has the natural beauty of the sun and moon to sustain him. He says that the sun gives him a "lovely day," while the moon provides the "Milky Way" at night. These celestial wonders seem to be enough to make him feel satisfied with his life and grateful for what he has.
Line by Line Meaning
Got no mansion, got no yacht,
Still I'm happy with what I got.
I don't have expensive possessions, but I'm content with what I have.
Sunshine gives me a lovely day,
Moonlight gives me the Milky Way.
The beauty of the sun and moon enhances my life and fills me with wonder.
Got no checkbooks, got no banks,
Still, I'd like to express my thanks
I may not have financial wealth, but I'm grateful for what I do have in life.
And with the sun in the morning
And the moon in the evening
I'm alright!
The presence of the sun and moon reassure me that everything will be okay, and I feel content.
And with the sun in the morning
And the moon in the evening
and i know, that everything's alright
The sun and moon's consistent presence reminds me that life will continue, and I find peace in that assurance.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Irving Berlin
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Mary Fornabaio
A great song to hold in my heart
K. Friedricks
This video is very nicely produced, thank you!
Vanessa Begley
Taking stock of what I have and what I haven't
What do I find? The things I got will keep me satisfied
Checking up on what I have and what I haven't
What do I find? A healthy balance on the credit side
Got no diamonds, got no pearls
Still I think I'm a lucky girl
I've got the sun in the morning and the moon at night
Got no mansion, got no yacht
Still I'm happy with what I've got
I've got the sun in the morning and the moon at night
Sunshine gives me a lovely day
Moonlight gives me the Milky Way
Got no cheque books, got no banks
Still I'd like to express my thanks
I've got the sun in the morning and the moon at night
And with the sun in the morning and the moon in the evening
I'm all right
De-doo-doo-doo-doo-doo-doo-doo-doo-doo-doo-doo
De-doo-doo-doo-doo-doo-doo-doo-doo-doo-doo-doo
Sunshine gives me a lovely day
Moonlight gives me the Milky Way
Got no cheque books, got no banks
Still I'd like to express my thanks
I've got the sun in the morning and the moon at night
And with the sun in the morning, moon in the evening
I'm doing all right
Doing all right
Doing all right
I'm doing all right
ripe tomato
Sing it Ethel!!!
K. Friedricks
With all the pops and crackles, it sounds just like my copy!
Aileen
Never heard this song before
Marian Jean
Watched a lot of old movies especially musicals (went to see some live performances at the Hershey Theatre and other local places in Pennsylvania) and since I am related to Dolly Parton and other musicians down in TN, I am a music enthusiast. My grandfather liked all genres of music as well, but he sang and played good ole mountain music and was a well known local musician in the Gatlinburg area. My Dad was from Hershey, PA, and thanks to Mr. Hershey, he was also exposed to a lot of different genres. He would often go to Hersheypark when the Bandshell was there as well as other places within the park, and the Hershey Ballroom where they often had big bands plus Broadway musicals and movies at the Hershey Theatre. The funny thing is, my Mom loved the popular, swing, and jazz singers and my Dad ended up liking the country musicians and rock 'n roll singers which included Doo-Wop which he sang on the street corners in Harrisburg. They both agreed on Roy Rogers and the Sons of the Pioneers. We also had music appreciation classes at school in Hershey and studied musicals. The high school always performed a play or a musical play each year. This song was from Annie Get Your Gun-- a musical about Annie Oakley and her romance with Frank Butler. They both were marksmen or sharpshooters in Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. They had a romance going on back then.
Lulu Bear Gaming
0:40 - leaving this here for me lol
Michael Lohr
Isn´t that just the most terrible rendition you can imagine?