Morning Has Broken (instrumental) May 2026

Wakeman adapted a rough sketch of a piece he was writing (titled "Catherine Howard") to extend Stevens’ simple 45-second hymn into a full 3-minute track.

The most iconic instrumental element of "Morning Has Broken" is the piano introduction and bridge composed by (of the band Yes) for Yusuf / Cat Stevens. Morning Has Broken (Instrumental)

"Morning Has Broken (Instrumental)" refers to wordless arrangements of the timeless Christian hymn, most famously defined by the created for Cat Stevens' 1971 recording. While the original lyrics were written by Eleanor Farjeon in 1931, the instrumental soul of the song is rooted in the traditional Scottish Gaelic melody known as "Bunessan" . The Rick Wakeman Piano Arrangement Wakeman adapted a rough sketch of a piece

Because of its peaceful and hopeful melody, "Morning Has Broken" is a staple for solo instrumentalists across various genres: While the original lyrics were written by Eleanor