Early in the Morning
The Gap Band
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Oh, Annette, you know I loved you till you left me Oh, Annette, you know I cared till you were gone I was young and foolish, I didn't know what I was doin' I didn't know I lost you till you're gone Oh, Annette, you know I loved you till you were gone So I gotta get up early in the morning To find me another lover So I gotta get up early in the morning To find me another lover So I gotta get up early in the morning To find me another lover Gotta get up early in the morning To find me another lover Now I gotta get up early every morning 'Cause the early bird always catches the worm Now I gotta get up every morning Gotta make up for the lesson I've learned Gotta find me a lover that won't run for cover Gotta find me a lover that won't run the mother 'Cause I gotta get up early in the morning To find me another lover So I gotta get up early in the morning To find me another lover So I gotta get up early in the morning To find me another lover So I gotta get up early in the morning To find me another lover I was young and foolish, I didn't know what I was doin' I didn't know I lost you till you're gone She had a pretty face that drove men wild I even wanted her to have my child Early in the morning To find me another lover So I gotta get up early in the morning To find me another lover So I gotta get up early in the morning To find me another lover So I gotta get up early in the morning To find me another lover (Team say it) Gotta find me another lover Gotta find me another lover Gotta find me another lover Gotta find me another lover (Ladies just sing it one time, sing ladies) Gotta find me another lover Gotta find me another lover Gotta find me another lover Gotta find me another lover Early in the mornin' In the middle of the day, baby Late at night, mama Everything gonna be all right Early in the mornin' In the middle of the day, baby Late at night, baby Everything will be all right Early in the mornin' In the middle of the day, baby Late at night, baby Everything will be all right Early in the mornin', baby In the middle of the day, baby Late at night, mama Everything will gonna be all right, yeah Early in the mornin', baby In the middle of the day, baby Late at night, mama Everything will gonna be all right
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Written by: CHARLES K WILSON, LONNIE LEE SIMMONS, RUDY TAYLOR
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, CARLIN AMERICA INC, HELENE BLUE MUSIQUE LTD
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12 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Early in the Morning" is classified as a song in the funk genre, encapsulating elements of soul and R&B.
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Chart PerformanceThe song soared to the top of the charts shortly after its release. It reached Number 1 on the U.S. Billboard R&B chart and also peaked at Number 24 on the US Billboard Hot 100.
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Album InformationThough popular as a standalone, "Early in the Morning" is actually part of The Gap Band's 7th studio album, "Gap Band IV," which was released in 1982.
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InfluenceIt is considered one of the biggest hits from The Gap Band, contributing to the surge of rhythmic funk in the '80s.
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LineupThe key personnel of the band during the recording of this song were Charlie Wilson, Ronnie Wilson, and Robert Wilson.
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Certifications"Gap Band IV," the album containing the song "Early in the Morning," was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), a testament to the song's popularity.
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Cover VersionsThis hit song has been covered by multiple bands, such as Mint Condition, Robert Palmer, and Vanity 6.
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SongwritersThe song was written by band members Lonnie Simmons, Charlie Wilson, and Rudy Taylor.
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SoundThe song is notable for its distinctive bassline and use of synthesizers and horns, catering to the popular music style in the 1980s.
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DurationThe album version of "Early in the Morning" runs approximately eight minutes, while the radio edit is about four minutes long.
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Recording LocationThe song was recorded at Total Experience Recording Studios in Hollywood, California.
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Continuing PopularityDespite being nearly four decades old, "Early in the Morning" continues to be popular on classic R&B and funk radio stations and streaming platforms.
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