Traditional
Variant heard at Northwest Folklife 2025, Seattle, WA

Bright morning stars are rising
Bright morning stars are rising
Bright morning stars are rising
Day is a breaking in my soul

Oh where are our dear Mothers…
Day is a breaking in my soul

Oh where are our dear Fathers…
Day is a breaking in my soul

Some are gone to the river praying…
Day is a breaking in my soul

Some are gone to heaven shouting…
Day is a breaking in my soul

Bright morning stars are rising…
Day is a breaking in my soul