[quote=Eddy post_id=52409 time=1548067883 user_id=59868]
This is the first line. I don't even know if it is an actual hymn, but I heard it on a TV program, sung by some random village choir, and it's now stuck in my head ... classic ear worm!

"rise morning sun arising
rise morning sun arising
day is breaking
in my soul.

Any ideas?

tia
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I think I just heard this on Grand Designs, which is British.

Thanks Nancy.

That has given me something to work with.

Hi Eddy

It is a traditional Appalachian song so yes, there are numerous renditions
you might have seen them on Youtube
Here's one I enjoyed
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hal0LOKPcYI

and this one has the sheet music that might help with words and chords
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nBnd3J-HJa4

Nancy

Thanks for that.

Not exactly the words I've heard, It is one I had looked at earlier, but just seemed different enough ... but enough similarity that it could just have been the choralists taking some license.

from about 12:30

https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x68x2gw

Hi Eddy
I think this is it. I'll post the lyrics if it is.
If not, we'll keep searching
Nancy

Bright Morning Star
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OmHhWWKEiAs

This is the first line. I don't even know if it is an actual hymn, but I heard it on a TV program, sung by some random village choir, and it's now stuck in my head ... classic ear worm!

"rise morning sun arising
rise morning sun arising
day is breaking
in my soul.

Any ideas?

tia