Lyrics:

(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.