There’s something timeless about “I’ll Be Here In The Morning.” It’s one of those songs that feels like an embrace at the end of a long day—a promise to stay, even when everything else feels like it’s slipping away. Written by Townes Van Zandt, it’s a testament to the quiet power of loyalty and love, wrapped in gentle guitar picking and lyrics that cut right to the heart. It’s as if Van Zandt is whispering a sweet reassurance, knowing that sometimes, just hearing “I’ll be here” is enough to make everything feel okay again.
This song is deeply intimate, like a conversation held in the dark, only for the ears of someone special. There’s a tenderness here that makes it stand out; it isn’t loud or showy. Instead, it’s about the kind of love that doesn’t need to be flashy to feel real and lasting. Van Zandt’s voice, calm and sure, is almost lullaby-like, soothing and filled with warmth. You can feel his steady presence in every line, as if he’s standing right there, letting you know that he’ll be there when the sun rises.
“I’ll Be Here In The Morning” holds a special place in the hearts of those who love honest, stripped-down storytelling. It speaks to anyone who’s ever felt the comfort of knowing someone would be there, no matter what. It’s a reminder that love doesn’t always need grand gestures or fancy words—sometimes, the simplest promise is the most powerful. Van Zandt captured that beautifully, and it’s why, even decades later, this song feels like coming home
Video
Lyrics
There’s no stronger wind than
The one that blows
Down a lonesome railroad line
No prettier sight than looking back
On a town you left behind
There is nothin’ that’s as real
As a love that’s in my mind
Close your eyes i’ll be here in the morning
Close your eyes i’ll be here for a while
There’s lots of things along the road
I’d surely like to see
I’d like to lean into the wind
And tell myself I’m free
But your softest whisper’s louder
Than the highways call to me
Close your eyes i’ll be here in the morning
Close your eyes i’ll be here for a while
All the mountains and the rivers
And the valleys can’t compare
To your blue lit dancin’ eyes
And yellow shining hair
I could never hit the open road
And leave you layin’ there
Close your eyes i’ll be here in the morning
Close your eyes i’ll be here for a while
Lay your head back easy, love
Close your cryin’ eyes
I’ll be layin’ here beside you
When the sun comes on the rise
I’ll stay as long as the cuckoo wails
And the lonesome bluejay cries
Close your eyes i’ll be here in the morning
Close your eyes i’ll be here for a while