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.

"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 Morning Has Broken (Instrumental)

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. Wakeman adapted a rough sketch of a piece

In 2000, Wakeman released a standalone instrumental version on an album also titled Morning Has Broken , and another 3:42 arrangement on his 2017 album Piano Portraits . Notable Instrumental Covers The Rick Wakeman Piano Arrangement The most iconic

Because of its peaceful and hopeful melody, "Morning Has Broken" is a staple for solo instrumentalists across various genres: