Read the lyrics for the new collaborative version of “Light of a Clear Blue Morning” by Dolly Parton, Reba McEntire, Queen Latifah, Miley Cyrus, and Lainey Wilson. Understand the song’s message for singalongs and karaoke.
The powerful new collaborative recording of “Light of a Clear Blue Morning” gains much of its strength from the timeless lyrics written by Dolly Parton. For fans seeking to sing along, perform karaoke, or simply absorb the message, the words provide a direct pathway to the song’s enduring spirit. The lyric sheet for this version reveals a structured conversation of hope, with the interplay between five distinct voices adding new layers to Parton’s original composition. The inclusion of a spoken intro by Parton and Queen Latifah immediately contextualizes the song as a response to modern challenges, making the following verses a collective answer.
Parton’s original lyrics from the 1970s used vivid, personal imagery to describe emerging from a period of struggle. Phrases like “clinging vines” that had the narrator bound and the metaphor of a “captured eagle” born to fly communicated a very specific kind of personal and professional emancipation. In this new arrangement, when voices like Reba McEntire’s and Lainey Wilson’s, both steeped in country narrative tradition, take on these lines, they reinforce the genre’s foundational theme of perseverance. When Miley Cyrus, known for her own vocal grit, delivers the eagle metaphor, it connects her personal journey to the song’s legacy.
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The chorus, built on the simple, declarative statement “I can see the light of a clear blue morning,” is designed for communal singing. The lyrical repetition is not redundant but affirming, transforming the track into a modern hymn. The decision to have all artists unite on the final choruses turns the personal realization of the verses into a shared, anthemic promise. This structure makes the song particularly effective for group karaoke or singalongs, as the call-and-response nature between the lead vocals and the grouped harmonies is embedded in the track’s DNA.
Queen Latifah’s participation adds a unique dimension to the lyrics. Her background in hip-hop, a genre built on the power of the spoken word, lends additional gravity to the introductory lines and her vocal interjections. Her presence frames the entire song as a statement of strength and solidarity, elevating the lyrics beyond individual sentiment to a broader, collective encouragement. This nuance provides a richer context for those engaging with the words, connecting the track to a legacy of empowerment anthems across multiple genres.
Produced by Kent Wells
January 16, 2026
1 song, 3 minutes
℗ 2026 Butterfly Records
Lyrics
[Intro: Dolly Parton & Queen Latifah]
You know, we’re livin’ in troubled and uncertain times
Yeah, we sure are
But we can’t let the darkness win
It’s time to wake up
Yes, ’cause I can see the light of a clear blue morning
Can you?
[Verse 1: Dolly Parton, Reba McEntire, Miley Cyrus & Lainey Wilson]
It’s been a long dark night
And I’ve been waiting 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
[Chorus: Dolly Parton, Dolly Parton & Lainey Wilson, Miley Cyrus, Dolly Parton, Laine Wilson, Miley Cyrus & Reba McEntire, (Queen Latifah)]
I can see the light of a clear blue morning
I can see the light of a brand new day (*I can see the light*)
I can see the light of a clear blue morning (Morning)
Everything’s gonna be all right
It’s gonna be okay (Mmh, mmh)
[Verse 2: Dolly Parton, Miley Cyrus, Both & Queen Latifah, *Reba McEntire*]
It’s been a long, long time (Ah-ah)
Since I’ve known the taste of freedom
And those clinging vines (Mm-mm)
That had me bound, well, I don’t need ’em (No, oh)
I’ve been like a captured eagle (A captured eagle)
You know an eagle’s born to fly (Fly)
Now that I have won my freedom (So free, so free)
*Ooh, like an eagle, I am eager for the sky*
Everybody sing it
[Chorus: All, Dolly Parton, Lainey Wilson, Dolly Parton & Reba McEntire, *Miley Cyrus*]
I can see the light of a clear blue morning (I can see the light; I can see)
I can see the light of a brand new day
I can see the light of a clear blue morning (It’s gonna be alright)
Everything’s gonna be all right
It’s gonna be okay
‘Cause I can see the light of a clear blue morning (I can see the light, I can see the light)
I can see the light of a brand new day (*Day*; I can see)
I can see the light of a clear blue morning
Everything’s gonna be all right, it’s gonna be ok
[Outro: Dolly Parton]
Everything’s gonna be all right, it’s gonna be ok
Mm-mm, mm, mm-mm