When I Get Up In The Morning

I must remember
When I get up in the morning
To get out of bed and wash my face
When I get up in the morning
To get out of bed and wash my face
When I get up in the morning

I must remember
When I get up in the morning
To clean my teeth and brush my hair
When I get up in the morning
To clean my teeth and brush my hair
To get out of bed and wash my face
When I get up in the morning

I must remember
When I get up in the morning
To put on my clothes and socks and shoes
When I get up in the morning
To put on my clothes and socks and shoes
To clean my teeth and brush my hair
To get out of bed and wash my face
When I get up in the morning

I must remember
When I get up in the morning
To thank God for a brand new day
When I get up in the morning
To thank God for a brand new day
To put on my clothes and socks and shoes
To clean my teeth and brush my hair
To get out of bed and wash my face
When I get up in the morning 

Song Meaning

This children’s song moves through an ordinary morning routine and ends by remembering to thank God. Its repetition helps small daily habits become a moment of gratitude.

Biblical Message

1 Thessalonians 5:18 encourages thanksgiving in all circumstances. The song applies that call to the simple start of a day.

Reflection

As you begin tomorrow, name one small gift for which you can thank God.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is “When I Get Up In The Morning” about?

This children’s song moves through an ordinary morning routine and ends by remembering to thank God. Its repetition helps small daily habits become a moment of gratitude.

Which Bible passage relates to the song?

1 Thessalonians 5:18 encourages thanksgiving in all circumstances. The song applies that call to the simple start of a day.