Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 25 minutes ago
In Loving Memory of Dolly Parton
We filmed Light of a Clear Blue Morning several months ago, originally planning to share it in celebration of the premiere of Dolly Parton’s new musical on Broadway. With her passing, this song has taken on an even deeper meaning, and we can think of no more fitting time to share it than now—as a tribute to her extraordinary life, music, and legacy.
Dolly’s music has always had a remarkable way of speaking across generations, and this song spoke deeply to our young singers. It is a joyful reminder that even after the darkest nights, morning comes. Each new day brings light, hope, new possibilities, and the chance to begin again.
With the people we love beside us, we can face the hard times, look toward the light, and believe that brighter days are ahead.
With love and gratitude, this is for Dolly.
We inspire young performers to entertain, uplift and transform our world through music.
CONNECT WITH AMPLIFY OF RISE UP CHILDREN’S CHOIR
YouTube | youtube.com/c/riseupchildrenschoir
Instagram | instagram.com/riseupchildrenschoir
Facebook | facebook.com/riseupchildrenschoir
TikTok | tiktok.com/@riseupchildrenschoir
X/Twitter | twitter.com/riseupchildren
Website | riseupchildrenschoir.com
AUDIO CREDITS
Words and Music by Dolly Parton
Vocal Arrangement by Amy Whitcomb amywhitcomb.com
Orchestration by Gary Oakeson and Matt Cropper
Musical Direction by Keith Goodrich
Recording, Mixing and Mastering by Matt Cropper, Dynamic Sound Lab dynamicsoundlab.com
Performed by Rise of Rise Up Children’s Choir
Soloists in Order of Appearance: Madeline Dotson, Avery Johnson
Trio: London Harper, Kaitlyn Kayne, Havyn Watterson
PRODUCTION CREDITS
Produced by Rise Up Productions LLC
Executive Producer Amy Oakeson
Directed by Amy Oakeson
Director of Photography: Vincent Pelina (VP Production) @vincentpelina
Editing and Additional Videography by Sera Kang
Hair and Makeup by Annie Perry Southwick
LYRICS
It's been a long dark night
And I've been a waitin' for the morning
It's been a long hard fight
But I see a brand-new day a dawning
I've been looking for the sunshine
You know I ain't seen it in so long
But everything's gonna work out just fine
And everything's gonna be all right
That's been all wrong
It's been a long, long time
Since I've known the taste of freedom
And those clinging vines
That had me bound, well I don't need 'em
Oh, I've been like a captured eagle, you know an eagle's born to fly
Now that I have won my freedom, like an eagle, I am eager for the sky
Cuz I can see the light of a clear blue morning
I can see the light of brand-new day
I can see the light of a clear blue morning
Oh, and everything's gonna be all right
It's gonna be okay
I can see the light of a clear blue morning
I can see the light of brand-new day
I can see the light of a clear blue morning
Ooh, everything's gonna be all right
Everything's gonna be all right
Everything's gonna be all right
It's gonna be okay
Oh I can see, see the light of a clear blue morning (clear blue morning)
I can see the light of a brand new day (of a brand new day)
I can see the light of a clear blue morning (clear blue morning)
Ooh and everything's gonna be all right (everything’s gonna be alright)
Everything's gonna be all right (everythings going to be alright)
Everything's gonna be all right
It's gonna be okay
#DollyParton #Dolly #RiseUp
In Loving Memory of Dolly Parton
We filmed Light of a Clear Blue Morning several months ago, originally planning to share it in celebration of the premiere of Dolly Parton’s new musical on Broadway. With her passing, this song has taken on an even deeper meaning, and we can think of no more fitting time to share it than now—as a tribute to her extraordinary life, music, and legacy.
Dolly’s music has always had a remarkable way of speaking across generations, and this song spoke deeply to our young singers. It is a joyful reminder that even after the darkest nights, morning comes. Each new day brings light, hope, new possibilities, and the chance to begin again.
With the people we love beside us, we can face the hard times, look toward the light, and believe that brighter days are ahead.
With love and gratitude, this is for Dolly.
We inspire young performers to entertain, uplift and transform our world through music.
CONNECT WITH AMPLIFY OF RISE UP CHILDREN’S CHOIR
YouTube | youtube.com/c/riseupchildrenschoir
Instagram | instagram.com/riseupchildrenschoir
Facebook | facebook.com/riseupchildrenschoir
TikTok | tiktok.com/@riseupchildrenschoir
X/Twitter | twitter.com/riseupchildren
Website | riseupchildrenschoir.com
AUDIO CREDITS
Words and Music by Dolly Parton
Vocal Arrangement by Amy Whitcomb amywhitcomb.com
Orchestration by Gary Oakeson and Matt Cropper
Musical Direction by Keith Goodrich
Recording, Mixing and Mastering by Matt Cropper, Dynamic Sound Lab dynamicsoundlab.com
Performed by Rise of Rise Up Children’s Choir
Soloists in Order of Appearance: Madeline Dotson, Avery Johnson
Trio: London Harper, Kaitlyn Kayne, Havyn Watterson
PRODUCTION CREDITS
Produced by Rise Up Productions LLC
Executive Producer Amy Oakeson
Directed by Amy Oakeson
Director of Photography: Vincent Pelina (VP Production) @vincentpelina
Editing and Additional Videography by Sera Kang
Hair and Makeup by Annie Perry Southwick
LYRICS
It's been a long dark night
And I've been a waitin' for the morning
It's been a long hard fight
But I see a brand-new day a dawning
I've been looking for the sunshine
You know I ain't seen it in so long
But everything's gonna work out just fine
And everything's gonna be all right
That's been all wrong
It's been a long, long time
Since I've known the taste of freedom
And those clinging vines
That had me bound, well I don't need 'em
Oh, I've been like a captured eagle, you know an eagle's born to fly
Now that I have won my freedom, like an eagle, I am eager for the sky
Cuz I can see the light of a clear blue morning
I can see the light of brand-new day
I can see the light of a clear blue morning
Oh, and everything's gonna be all right
It's gonna be okay
I can see the light of a clear blue morning
I can see the light of brand-new day
I can see the light of a clear blue morning
Ooh, everything's gonna be all right
Everything's gonna be all right
Everything's gonna be all right
It's gonna be okay
Oh I can see, see the light of a clear blue morning (clear blue morning)
I can see the light of a brand new day (of a brand new day)
I can see the light of a clear blue morning (clear blue morning)
Ooh and everything's gonna be all right (everything’s gonna be alright)
Everything's gonna be all right (everythings going to be alright)
Everything's gonna be all right
It's gonna be okay
#DollyParton #Dolly #RiseUp
