Meet the Morning Like a Friend (1930s)

[Intro — 1930s Upbeat Swing | 148 BPM | Bb Major | Brass Stabs | Walking Bass | Piano | Brushes] [Verse 1 — Bright Female Vocal | Playful Swing] Cupboard's bare, but that's all right, Sun comes dancing in with light. Flour on my hands, I sing, Make a little feel like everything! Patch my dress and pin my hair, Put some sunshine everywhere. Times are lean, but can't you see? They haven't taken hope from me! [Chorus — Full Big Band | Joyful Brass | Swinging Drums] Hey! Let the whole world sway, Trouble can't have all my day! Plant a flower, bake the bread, Keep a hopeful heart instead! When the road won't seem to end, I'll meet the morning like a friend! [Verse 2 — Bouncy Piano | Clarinet Fills] Radio crackles late at night, Everybody gathers tight. One good tune comes rolling through, Suddenly the world's brand-new! Nickel saved and garden grown, Neighbor knocking—"Come on home!" Pull a chair and share a plate, Little table, feeling great! [Bridge — Warm Swing | Muted Trumpet | Building] Factory whistle, tired feet, Still there's laughter down the street. Sunday hat and dress pressed right, We walk together toward the light. [Break — Brass Hit | Piano Run] Hey now! Hard times, hear me say— You won't chase my hope away! [Final Chorus — Full Big Band | Soaring Female Vocal] Let the whole world sway, Trouble can't have all my day! Dreams are free and love is strong, So I'll dress my hope in song! Build tomorrow, come what may— Out of what I have today! Though I cannot see the end, I'll meet the morning like a friend! [Outro — Jubilant Brass | Clarinet Flourish | Final Band Hit] Good morning, world— Here I am again!