Sunday Mornin' Comin' Down

Kris Kristofferson, Willie Nelson, Steve Earle

About Sunday Mornin' Comin' Down

"Sunday Mornin' Comin' Down" is a song written by Kris Kristofferson that was recorded in 1969 by Ray Stevens before becoming a number one hit on the Billboard US Country charts for Johnny Cash.


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Well I woke up Sunday morning
With no way to hold my head
That didn't hurt
And the beer I had for breakfast wasn't
Bad so I had one more for dessert

Then I fumbled through my closet
For my clothes
And found my cleanest dirty shirt
And I shaved my face
And combed my hair
And stumbled down the stairs
To meet the day

I'd smoked my brain the night before
With cigarettes and songs
That I've been pickin'
But I lit my first and watched a small kid
Cussin' at a can that he was kickin

Then I crossed the empty street and
Caught the sunday smell
Of someone fryin chicken
And it took me back to something
That I'd lost somehow
Somewhere along the way

On the sunday morning sidewalk
Wishing lord that I was stoned
Cause there's something in a sunday
That makes a body feel alone
And there's nothing short of dying
Half as lonesome as the sound
On the sleeping city sidewalk
Sunday morning coming down

In the park I saw a daddy
With a laughing little girl
He was swingin
And I stopped beside the Sunday school
And listened to the song
That they were singing

Then I headed back for home
And somewhere far away
A lonely bell was ringing
And it echoed thru the canyon like
The disappearing dreams of yesterday

On the sunday morning sidewalk
Wishing lord that I was stoned
Cause therels something in a sunday
That makes a body feel alone
And there's nothing short of dying
Half as lonesome as the sound
On the sleeping city sidewalk
Sunday morning coming down

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Kris Kristofferson

Kristoffer "Kris" Kristofferson, BPhil (born June 22, 1936) is an American country music singer, songwriter and musician as well as a film actor. He is known for such hits as "Me and Bobby McGee", "For the Good Times", "Sunday Mornin' Comin' Down", and "Help Me Make It Through the Night". Kristofferson is the sole writer of most of his songs, and he has collaborated with various other figures of the Nashville scene such as Shel Silverstein. In 1985, Kristofferson joined fellow country artists Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson and Johnny Cash in forming the country music supergroup "The Highwaymen". In 2004 Kristofferson was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. more »

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Written by: Kris Kristofferson

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10 facts about this song

Song Creation
Kris Kristofferson wrote "Sunday Mornin' Comin' Down". As an aspiring songwriter in the late 1960s, he found inspiration for the song after experiencing a particularly leisurely Sunday morning.
Wide Covering
Although Kris Kristofferson wrote the song, many artists have performed versions of "Sunday Mornin' Comin' Down", including Ray Stevens and Johnny Cash. Stephen's version got released initially before Cash's.
Johnny Cash Performance
Cash's version is the most iconic and successful of all covers. He gave it a unique flavor with a melancholic yet sweet, rebellious touch. The song appears on his 1970 album "The Johnny Cash Show".
Chart Success
The Johnny Cash version of "Sunday Mornin' Comin' Down" hit #1 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles chart. It was a significant commercial success.
Song Comeback
In 2016, Kris Kristofferson performed his song again at the Glastonbury Festival. His voice filled the stage once again with the unique atmosphere disbursed by the lyrics of the song.
Grammy Winner
Even though Kristofferson himself didn't experience the same commercial success with the song, it earned him the Song of the Year award at the 1970 Country Music Association Awards.
Ray Stevens Conflict
The song had quite a controversial lyric about wanting a beer for breakfast. Ray Stevens, who initially recorded the song, left this phrase out, which caused conflict between him and Kristofferson.
Cash's Unchanged Version
Unlike Stevens, Johnny Cash kept the original lyrics, including the contentious line about wanting a beer for breakfast and another for dessert, which perhaps contributed to its raw, relatable appeal.
Emotional Lyrics
The song garnered praise for its lyrics, which tell the story of a lonely man walking through a deserted Sunday morning cityscape, vividly evoking feelings of isolation, nostalgia, and longing.
Songwriting Inspiration
"Sunday Mornin' Comin' Down" has inspired many other musicians. It's considered one of the most poignant songs in country music, capturing the experience of loneliness and heartbreak.

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