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Chelsea Morning
Joni Mitchell
Woke up, it was a Chelsea morning, and the first thing that I heard
Was a song outside my window, and the traffic wrote the words
It came a-reeling up like Christmas bells, and rapping up like pipes and drums
Oh, won't you stay
We'll put on the day
And we'll wear it 'till the night comes
Woke up, it was a Chelsea morning, and the first thing that I saw
Was the sun through yellow curtains, and a rainbow on the wall
Blue, red, green and gold to welcome you, crimson crystal beads to beckon
Oh, won't you stay
We'll put on the day
There's a sun show every second
Now the curtain opens on a portrait of today
And the streets are paved with passersby
And pigeons fly
And papers lie
Waiting to blow away
Woke up, it was a Chelsea morning, and the first thing that I knew
There was milk and toast and honey and a bowl of oranges, too
And the sun poured in like butterscotch and stuck to all my senses
Oh, won't you stay
We'll put on the day
And we'll talk in present tenses
When the curtain closes and the rainbow runs away
I will bring you incense owls by night
By candlelight
By jewel-light
If only you will stay
Pretty baby, won't you
Wake up, it's a Chelsea morning
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About this Song
Chelsea Morning by Joni Mitchell is a bright and uplifting song that captures the essence of a beautiful morning in New York's Chelsea district. Through vivid imagery and vibrant descriptions, the song portrays the joy and wonder of waking up to a new day. The key themes of the song include appreciation of simple pleasures, the beauty of everyday moments, and an infectious sense of optimism. Poignant moments in the song include Mitchell's references to the colorful reflections from the sun coming through the window, the sounds of the city waking up, and the feeling of contentment and happiness that permeates her morning. It's a celebration of life's small but significant joys.
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