Lyrics of
Lovely Day

Lovely Day was composed by Bill Withers and Skip Scarborough. Released in 1977 on the Menagerie album, the song is notable for its optimism and for Withers holding a note for over 18 seconds, one of the longest in popular music. The inspiration for Lovely Day stems from the positivity and beauty found in everyday life, and the song has since become iconic, being used in commercials, movies, and various other media.

When I wake up in the morning love
And the sunlight hurts my eyes
And something without warning love
Bears heavy on my mind

Then I look at you
And the world's alright with me
Just one look at you
And I know it's gonna be

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When the day that lies ahead of me
Seems impossible to face
When someone else instead of me
Always seems to know the way

Then I look at you
And the world's alright with me
Just one look at you
And I know it's gonna be

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When the day that lies ahead of me
Seems impossible to face
When someone else instead of me
Always seems to know the way

Then I look at you
And the whole world's alright with me
Just one look at you
And I know it's gonna be

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