Angel Of The Morning Lyrics
Juice Newton
Lyrics
There'll be no strings to bind your hands
Not if my love can't bind your heart
There's no need to take a stand
For it was I who chose to start
I see no need to take me home
I'm old enough to face the dawn
Just call me angel of the morning, Angel
Just touch my cheek before you leave me, baby
Just call me angel of the morning, Angel
Then slowly turn away from me
Maybe the sun's light will be dim
And it won't matter anyhow
If morning's echo says we've sinned
It was what I wanted now
And if we're the victims of the night
I won't be blinded by the light
Just call me angel of the morning, Angel
Just touch my cheek before you leave me, baby.
Just call me angel of the morning, Angel
Then slowly turn away
I won't beg you to stay with me
Through the tears of the day
of the years, baby.
Just call me angel of the morning, Angel
Just touch my cheek before you leave me, baby
Just call me angel of the morning, Angel
Just touch my cheek before you leave me, Darling
Just call me angel of the morning, Angel
Just touch my cheek before you leave me, Darling
Song & Lyrics Facts
"Angel of the Morning" is a song written by Chip Taylor and originally recorded by Evie Sands in 1967. It was released as a single in 1968, but achieved greater success when it was covered by Juice Newton in 1981.
The song appeared on her album Juice, which was released in April 1981. Newton's version featured backing vocals from Otha Young and reached number 4 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and number 1 on the Adult Contemporary chart that year. Her version also peaked at number 7 on the UK Singles Chart. The lyrics tell of a woman who has to leave her lover after one night of passion because she can't commit to a relationship. She calls herself an "angel of the morning", hinting that their love affair was nothing more than a fleeting moment. Newton's version of the song has been used in various films over the years, including Runaway Bride (1999) and 50 First Dates (2004).