"Morning Has Broken (Instrumental)" refers to wordless arrangements of the timeless Christian hymn, most famously defined by the created for Cat Stevens' 1971 recording. While the original lyrics were written by Eleanor Farjeon in 1931, the instrumental soul of the song is rooted in the traditional Scottish Gaelic melody known as "Bunessan" . The Rick Wakeman Piano Arrangement
Because of its peaceful and hopeful melody, "Morning Has Broken" is a staple for solo instrumentalists across various genres:
The arrangement is famous for its intricate modulations, beginning in D major and unexpectedly shifting to C major before the first verse.