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THEY DIDN’T SEE HIM AT FIRST — BUT IN UNDER 10 SECONDS, THE VOICE HAD ALREADY WON THE ROOM. Before anyone knew the name Charley Pride, they knew the sound. It didn’t ask permission. It didn’t explain itself. It arrived steady — already country, already sure. That’s the turn. The music went ahead of the man. You hear that certainty in Kiss an Angel Good Mornin’. No tricks. No mask. Just joy stated plainly, the way truth sounds when it doesn’t need convincing. The room caught up later. The labels followed after that. By then, it was settled. Not an exception. Not a statement. Charley Pride wasn’t waiting to be seen. He was already heard. And once the room heard him, the music had made its choice.

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Introduction

Some songs don’t ask you to overthink love. Kiss an Angel Good Morning just gives you a small, practical reminder—and somehow, that makes it unforgettable.

When Charley Pride sings this one, it feels less like advice from a stage and more like wisdom passed across a kitchen table. The message is simple: if you want the world to treat you right, start by treating the person you love with care. One kiss in the morning. One moment of intention before the day pulls you in every direction.

What made the song special—especially when it was released—was how joyfully confident it sounded. Country music had no shortage of heartbreak, but Charley leaned into happiness without apology. His warm, relaxed delivery made it feel believable, not corny. You could hear the smile in his voice, like he truly believed this little habit could make a big difference.

And for a lot of listeners, it did. The song became an anthem not because it promised perfection, but because it celebrated effort. Love isn’t grand gestures every day—it’s showing up kindly, even when you’re tired, even when life is busy.

“Kiss an Angel Good Morning” endures because it understands something timeless: happiness doesn’t always come from changing your circumstances. Sometimes it starts with a kiss, a smile, and the decision to carry love with you when you walk out the door.

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Lyrics

When ever I chance to meet, old friends on the street
They wonder how does a man get to be this way
Always got a smiling face, anytime and any place
And every time they ask me why I just smile and say
‘Cause you’ve got to kiss an angel good morning
And let her know you think about her when you’re gone
Kiss an angel good morning
And love her like the devil when you get back home
Though people may try to guess, the secret of our happiness
But some of them never learn it’s a simple thing
The secret I’ma speaking of, is a woman and a man in love
And the answer is in this song that I always sing
‘Cause you’ve got to kiss an angel good morning
And let her know you think about her when you’re gone
Kiss an angel good morning
And love her like the devil when you get back home
Kiss an angel good morning
And let her know you think about her when you’re gone
Kiss an angel good morning
And love her like the devil when you get back home

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