Is "Sunday morning coming down" by Johnny Cash one of the greatest songs ever?

A great song but actually it sort of makes me depressed. Reminds me of laying around Sunday morning with a hangover while other people are heading out for a run or going to church.

I can totally relate to it. Especially the part about picking your clothes off the floor and putting them on.

NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO

Sunday Morning Coming Down

Johnny Cash

(The Essential Johnny Cash)

Well, I woke up Sunday morning

With no way to hold my head that didn't hurt.

And the beer I had for breakfast wasn't bad,

So I had one more for dessert.

Then I fumbled in my closet through my clothes

And found my cleanest dirty shirt.

Then I washed my face and combed my hair

And stumbled down the stairs to meet the day.

I'd smoked my mind the night before

With cigarettes and songs I'd been picking.

But I lit my first and watched a small kid

Playing with a can that he was kicking.

Then I walked across the street

And caught the Sunday smell of someone frying chicken.

And Lord, it took me back to something that I'd lost

Somewhere, somehow along the way.

On a Sunday morning sidewalk,

I'm wishing, Lord, that I was stoned.

'Cause there's something in a Sunday

That makes a body feel alone.

And there's nothing short a' dying

That's half as lonesome as the sound

Of the sleeping city sidewalk

And Sunday morning coming down.

In the park I saw a daddy

With a laughing little girl that he was swinging.

And I stopped beside a Sunday school

And listened to the songs they were singing.

Then I headed down the street,

And somewhere far away a lonely bell was ringing,

And it echoed through the canyon

Like the disappearing dreams of yesterday.

On a Sunday morning sidewalk,

I'm wishing, Lord, that I was stoned.

'Cause there's something in a Sunday

That makes a body feel alone.

And there's nothing short a' dying

That's half as lonesome as the sound

Of the sleeping city sidewalk

And Sunday morning coming down

I guess that feel good was not the proper term. I think more than anything it kinda rekindles a spirit inside of me that would love to live that lifestyle for a few weeks, rather than my suburban, 9-5, Starbucks life.

I can also see how it would be depressing. Cash was the man!

Never heard it. Its not from one of those American Idol shows is it?

kris kristofferson wrote that gem.

it is kris' song wrote:

kris kristofferson wrote that gem.

I sat next to Kris on a flight from Denver to Phoenix when I was about 8 years old.

Just another kristofferson gem.....Me and Bobby McGhee

is another......what a lyricist/poet !!!

ronb. wrote:

what a lyricist/poet !!!

He was, then he decided to become a bad actor.

whatever....he is one of the most talented and multi-faceted, interesting individuals on Earth....

...songwriter, actor, chopper pilot, Rhodes scholar, and a good dude to boot .....the list goes on and on....

I would luv to spend an evening, and few brews, and a few hours to chat about his life.....

Sunday is good but I'd vote for Crazy, written by Willie and performed by Patsy.

Yes, that is right there too, bud...

How are you doing ???

...makes my top 3 list..some days no 1, others no 2 and at the lowest no 3....

what???? wrote:

Never heard it. Its not from one of those American Idol shows is it?

You are an imbicile and a clown.

By the way, Roger Miller was the first to record Kristofferson's "Me and Bobbie McGee". There's another genius for you.

Absolute agreement about Miller ...

scotth wrote:

Sunday is good but I'd vote for Crazy, written by Willie and performed by Patsy.

All due respect to Patsy, Willie and you I've always hated that tune. Never could understand why it was so popular.

I heard a story Willie sold that song in a barroom one night while going through some tough times. And he never looks back

ronb. wrote:

Just another kristofferson gem.....Me and Bobby McGhee

is another......what a lyricist/poet !!!

Help Me Make It Through The Night

It's Flagpole Willy's favourite. He loves Country and Cash.