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I can see clearly now©
This is a great chart song from the 1970s that has a motivational message. It’s not really about the weather!
Words and Music by Johnny Nash
Song Lyrics View: Normal
I can see clearly now the rain has gone.
I can see all obstacles in my way.
Gone are the dark clouds that had me blind.
It’s gonna be a bright (bright),
Bright sunshiny day.
It’s gonna be a bright (bright),
Bright sunshiny day.
I think I can make it now the pain has gone.
All of the bad feelings have disappeared.
Here is the rainbow I’ve been praying for.
It’s gonna be a bright (bright),
Bright sunshiny day.
Look all around,
There’s nothing but blue skies.
Look straight ahead,
Nothing but blue skies.
Ah, ah,
Ah, ah, ooh.
I can see clearly now the rain has gone.
I can see all obstacles in my way.
Gone are the dark clouds that had me blind.
It’s gonna be a bright (bright),
Bright sunshiny day
It’s gonna be a bright (bright),
Bright sunshiny day
It’s gonna be a bright (bright),
Bright sunshiny day
It’s gonna be a bright (bright),
Bright sunshiny day-ee-yay-ee-yeah.
Ooh.
Song Information
This is a great chart song from the 1970s that has a motivational message. It’s not really about the weather!
Year group 3, 4, 5, 6, Secondary
Subject PSHE & Citizenship
SEN/Accessibility Slower backing tracks
Copyright/Public domain (PD) Copyright songs (c)
Style Pop/Rock
Vocal range Medium (around an octave)
Musical format Unison (Optional multiple parts)
Lyrics/Song Sheets
Teaching Song Guides
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Song Writer Biography
Johnny Nash
Audio and copyright information
Audio information
The audio tracks were recorded specially for the Sing Up programme by Innocent Voices, mixed and mastered by Nic Rowley at Vandborg Studios. The backing track was created specially for the Sing Up programme by Erwin Keiles.
Copyright information
All copyright music in the Sing Up programme is used by permission. The songwriters and/or copyright holders have been remunerated under due licensing arrangements. Find out more about copyright by visiting the UK Music and Sound Rights websites.
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Dr Galloway Report this comment
Posted 30th Nov 2011 06:22
I am whistling to this song!
Sing Up Porter Report this comment
Posted 5th Nov 2011 06:42
i remember when i was in firs estate primary school and sang this with my sister as it was lots of fun so i wish i could do it again so i keep listening to it to make sure i sing it properly ......:) :O :) and when my teacher was Miss holmes
I Love Singup Clairemirapacoma Report this comment
Posted 26th Apr 2011 05:07
it tells you that you can see the sunshine
Miss Thompson Report this comment
Posted 10th Apr 2011 10:06
well i agre with u asla
Miss Shackleton Report this comment
Posted 7th Mar 2011 05:55
This is brilliant i join in with my class!!
Miss Innes Innes Report this comment
Posted 15th Feb 2011 04:33
This song is amazing and me and my class enjoy singing and sometimes dancing to it!!! It makes you feel so good inside and confidante!!!! I can't get the amazing, spirit lifting tune out of my head!!
Ms Clement Report this comment
Posted 9th Feb 2011 02:09
Everyone at Woodfall Primary School, Little Neston learned this song for Sing Up day!
We love it! Ms Clement
Hi Maynard Downey Report this comment
Posted 30th Jan 2011 03:05
i agree with all of U guys its lovely BUT!!! i think its like meant to be the person sad and then hes getting happy
Mrs Wood Report this comment
Posted 19th Oct 2010 10:23
I am hoping to get the staff singing at our business meeting tomorrow. This should do the trick! :-)
Jessica.L.W White Report this comment
Posted 6th Oct 2010 09:53
I love this song, I can't stop singing it.
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Alina Mehmood Report this comment
Posted 1st Oct 2010 07:06
My School Loves this song they keep on singing it even when were going somewhere it's an very peacefull and chilling song!!!
Miss Hall Report this comment
Posted 19th Jul 2010 09:32
WOW, my school love this and have been singing it ever since we found it on sing up. A great song we all enjoy singing..more like this could be useful as we all know and love them.
Mr Kingston Report this comment
Posted 21st May 2010 07:57
It tells you to be grateful for sunshine. I love it.
Mrs Hewson Report this comment
Posted 18th May 2010 06:09
this a lovely song my class love it and they call it there favouite
Mrs E Ca Carrier Report this comment
Posted 6th May 2010 05:16
this song is brilliant!! i just love it my class is great at hearing this song i just can't get it out of my head it's so beautiful. i just has a lovely meaning
MR Guy Report this comment
Posted 2nd Apr 2010 08:55
this song is a brill song!!! My class call it there sats song because its like the sats have gone and they don't have to do anymore tests.
Mr Kingston Report this comment
Posted 16th Feb 2010 04:47
My class love the basics.
Miss Gillham Report this comment
Posted 5th Oct 2009 09:00
I love the song i can see clearly.Its got a sweet motivational message.