Came a Bright and Starry Night — A luminous star-filled Central Valley night above orchards and rooftops as an adult songwriter watches celestial flowers cross the sky

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Came a Bright and Starry Night

Words by Douglas Heyes Jr. Listen to the recorded versions and follow the lyric below.

Original Doug Heyes lyrics · AI-generated music & vocals

At the uncertain boundary between night and morning, two lovers find reassurance in the promise of another sunrise. Dew, color and music frame a request for everyday companionship: help finding the way, the words and the harmony. An unknowable future feels less frightening when they can face it together.

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Recorded versions

3 recordings. Different voices and arrangements bring another side of the song into the light.

Lyrics

Came a Bright and Starry Night

Words by Douglas Heyes Jr

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Came a bright and starry night
At the end of yesterday Or was it the beginning Of the one we call today?On this brand-new morning
As I look into your eyes The night is almost over The sun will always rise

Dewdrops shining everywhere
A million colors fine and fair
Drink the water, feel the air
Dance with me without a care
There's a reason we came here
Now I'm holding you so near
Guess I should not wonder why
Love can make a grown man cry

The sun will always rise The sun will always rise Make way for another day
On the way to Paradise Let me spend another night time
In the world behind your eyes
Then just at the right time
The Sun will always rise

Will you walk beside me When I don't know the way?
Will you help me find the words
For what I want to say? Can we find the harmony In the music that we play?
Can we celebrate each other
Each and every day

Can't see behind the curtain
Don't know what's in store
Ain't too much for certain
In this old world anymore
I'll be right here with you No matter what comes our way
We'll stay strong together
This is what I pray

The sun will always rise The sun will always rise Make way for another day
On the way to Paradise Let me spend another nighttime
In the world behind your eyes
Then, just at the right time
The Sun will always...

RISE (Chorale)

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