About the song
Background
- Released in 1971, “Kiss an Angel Good Mornin'” was the first single from Charley Pride’s album Charley Pride Sings Heart Songs.
- The song was written by Ben Peters.
- It became one of Pride’s biggest hits, spending four months on the pop chart, a longer run than any of his other songs.
- Billboard ranked it as the No. 74 song for 1972.
Lyrics
The lyrics tell the story of a man who wakes up feeling happy and grateful. He attributes his good mood to having spent the night with a special woman, whom he compares to an angel.
Here’s an excerpt:
Woke up this mornin’, feelin’ good as can be Sunshine streamin’ in, and the whole world smilin’ at me Must have been an angel, sleepin’ here by my side ‘Cause I ain’t never felt this good, nothin’ else can’t hide
Themes
- Love and appreciation: The song is a celebration of love’s power to bring joy and happiness.
- Gratitude: The narrator expresses thankfulness for the positive feelings brought on by his special someone.
- Spiritual imagery: Comparing the woman to an angel elevates her and suggests a pure, uplifting love.
Overall, “Kiss an Angel Good Mornin'” is a heartwarming country song about the simple pleasures of love and waking up feeling good.
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Lyrics
When ever I chance to meet, old friends on the streetThey wonder how does a man get to be this wayAlways got a smiling face, anytime and any placeAnd every time they ask me why I just smile and say
‘Cause you’ve got to kiss an angel good morningAnd let her know you think about her when you’re goneKiss an angel good morningAnd love her like the devil when you get back home
Though people may try to guess, the secret of our happinessBut some of them never learn it’s a simple thingThe secret I’ma speaking of, is a woman and a man in loveAnd the answer is in this song that I always sing
‘Cause you’ve got to kiss an angel good morningAnd let her know you think about her when you’re goneKiss an angel good morningAnd love her like the devil when you get back home
Kiss an angel good morningAnd let her know you think about her when you’re goneKiss an angel good morningAnd love her like the devil when you get back home