Tears in the Morning

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About Tears in the Morning

"Tears in the Morning" is a song written by Bruce Johnston for the American rock band The Beach Boys. It was released on their 1970 album Sunflower. It was also released as a single, with the B-side of the single being "It's About Time". The single reached the top 5 in the Netherlands, the top 10 in Belgium, and did not chart in the US or the UK.


Year:
1970
4:11
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Tears (I got tears I got tears) in the morning (in the mornin')
They ain't gonna tell me what to do
No no those tears (I got tears I got tears) I know they're just a warnin' 
(are a warnin')
Reminding me I'm missing you

So you moved out up to Europe
You packed your warmth and you took your soul
Well I hope you do what you're damn sure of
A lonely bed here takes on the cold

Lose a wife change my life we're not together
A canceled future well it's hard on me
Gone you're gone are you gone forever
Hope you love the baby I'm never gonna see

And I've got tears (I've got tears I've got tears) in the morning (in the 
Mornin')
They ain't gonna tell me what to do
No no those tears (tears I got tears I got tears) I know they're just a 
Warnin' (are a warnin')
Reminding me I'm missing you

Well you know I lit a candle
It's in my heart now where it glows
Day and night feel my light it's gonna stand till
My heart believes in what you chose

I won't let nobody
Carry this load for me
Guess I keep a hold on my sorrow
I've got to feel now all that you see

And I've got tears (I got tears I got tears) in the morning (in the mornin')
They ain't gonna tell me what to do
No no those tears (I got tears I got tears) I know they're just my 
Warnin' (are a warnin')
Reminding me I'm missing you
I've still got tears (tears) tears (tears) in the mornin'
(I got tears in the morning I got tears)
They ain't gonna tell me what to do
No no those tears (I got tears I got tears)
I know they're just my warnin' (I got tears)
Reminding me I'm missing you
I'm missing you

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The Beach Boys

The Beach Boys are an American rock band, formed in 1961 in Hawthorne, California. The group was initially composed of brothers Brian, Dennis and Carl Wilson, their cousin Mike Love, and friend Al Jardine. Managed by the Wilsons' father Murry, the Beach Boys signed to Capitol Records in 1962. The band's early music gained popularity across the United States for its close vocal harmonies and lyrics reflecting a Southern California youth culture of surfing, cars, and romance. By the mid 1960s, Brian Wilson's growing creative ambition and songwriting ability would dominate the group's musical direction. The primarily Wilson-composed Pet Sounds album and "Good Vibrations" single (both released in 1966) featured a complex, intricate and multi-layered sound that wa… more »

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8 facts about this song

Song Creation
"Tears in the Morning" is a song written and sung by Bruce Johnston, a member of The Beach Boys. This track proved that Johnston was a prolific songwriter within the band apart from Brian Wilson.
Album Inclusion
The song is a part of the band's seventeenth studio album titled "Sunflower." Released in 1970, the whole album represented a departure from the band’s traditional sound into more personal and serene compositions.
Music Style
"Tears in the Morning" features an orchestral arrangement that blends with the Beach Boys' harmonies to create a unique pop sound, illustrating the band’s willingness to experiment with various genres beyond surf rock.
Song Reception
Although "Sunflower" wasn't highly commercial upon its release, it received critical acclaim in following years, with "Tears in the Morning" often highlighted for its rich, distinctive sound.
Single Release
In 1970, "Tears in the Morning" was also released as a single, but it didn't chart in the United States. However, it did achieve modest success in the United Kingdom.
Background
Interestingly, the song speaks of a romance that ends because of the woman's choice, instead of the stereotypical man-centered breakup narrative, thus reflecting the changing societal norms of the time.
Instrumentation
The song features a wide range of unconventional instruments for a pop song, including a harpsichord and a horn section, further showcasing The Beach Boys’ experimental approach to music.
Performance
Despite not being a chart-topping hit, the song remained a regular part of the band's live performances throughout the years, demonstrating its enduring popularity among Beach Boys fans.

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