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Classic Western songs to listen to in the morning: morning tunes that lift your mood or keep you company throughout the day.

Don’t you often feel that Western music pairs perfectly with the morning?

There are plenty of songs with refreshing sounds that help you start the day feeling good, and lyrics that boost your confidence and lift you up.

In this article, we’ve gathered morning songs from Western music that will help you wake up refreshed when you want an extra dose of motivation, and keep you company on down days—tracks that give your day’s beginning a gentle push.

They’re sure to brighten your heart.

Wishing you a wonderful day!

Classic Western songs to listen to in the morning: Morning tracks that lift your mood or keep you company (41–50)

SunrisePulp

Pulp – Sunrise (Live on Jools Holland 2001)
SunrisePulp

A song released in 2001.

It is said to share several notable similarities with Lou Reed’s “Set the Twilight Reeling,” which may not be coincidental.

It was used in the BBC satirical comedy show Monkey Dust between 2003 and 2005.

Shape of YouEd Sheeran

Ed Sheeran – Shape of You (Official Music Video)
Shape of YouEd Sheeran

A grown-up love song from Ed Sheeran, marked by a lively rhythm and catchy melody.

Beginning with a chance encounter at a bar, this heart-pounding, exhilarating romance unfolds gently through his warm, tender vocals.

The thrill of falling in love and the feeling of being captivated by every aspect of the other person are conveyed through skillful metaphors that resonate deeply with listeners.

Released in January 2017 as the lead single from the album ÷, it topped the music charts in more than 34 countries and won Best Pop Solo Performance at the 60th Annual Grammy Awards.

It’s the perfect track for moments when you want to fire yourself up—on busy mornings commuting to work or school, or while playing sports.

Brimming with positive energy, this song will give you strength for the day ahead.

Touch Me in the MorningDiana Ross

“Touch Me in the Morning” Diana Ross
Touch Me in the MorningDiana Ross

A song written by lyricist Ron Miller and songwriter-producer Michael Masser.

Diana Ross felt the song was too difficult for her and recorded it several times.

Fortunately, it became the hit that gave her her first No.

1 on the Adult Contemporary chart.

I May Hate Myself In The MorningLee Ann Womack

Lee Ann Womack – I May Hate Myself In The Morning
I May Hate Myself In The MorningLee Ann Womack

A song written by Odie Blackmon.

It was released in October 2004 as the lead single from the album.

The song reached the top 10 on the country charts in the United States and Canada, and peaked at No.

66 on the Billboard Hot 100.

It won the Best Single award at the 2005 Country Music Awards.

Chelsea MorningJoni Mitchell

JUDY COLLINS – “Chelsea Morning” 1969
Chelsea MorningJoni Mitchell

Joni Mitchell, who was living in Detroit, separated from her husband Chuck Mitchell in 1967 and moved to Chelsea in New York.

Bill Clinton, a former President of the United States, and his wife Hillary heard Judy Collins’s version of this song while walking in the Chelsea district of London and named their daughter Chelsea.

Three Little Birds (From Bob Marley: One Love)Kacey Musgraves

Kacey Musgraves – Three Little Birds (From Bob Marley: One Love)
Three Little Birds (From Bob Marley: One Love)Kacey Musgraves

A warm melody that stays by your side in the morning.

Released in February 2024 by American country singer Kacey Musgraves, this song is a cover of a Bob Marley classic.

It’s also featured on the soundtrack of the film Bob Marley: One Love.

Kacey’s gently resonant vocals bring a sense of calm.

The lyric “Don’t worry about a thing” wraps up those anxious morning feelings.

If you want to greet a new day with a positive outlook, give this track a listen.

It’s sure to lift your spirits.

Growing UpThe Linda Lindas

The Linda Lindas – “Growing Up”
Growing UpThe Linda Lindas

If you’re looking for a punkish track to blast away your morning drowsiness, we recommend “Growing Up.” Released in 2022 by The Linda Lindas, a U.S.

girl band brimming with the powerful charm of their teenage years, it features a snappy guitar sound reminiscent of power pop.

Their girly, expansive chorus work is absolutely heart-fluttering.

Even on days when you’re thinking, “I just can’t get motivated…,” it’ll put a smile on your face! Be sure to check out this upbeat English-language track to kick-start your morning.