Because of its peaceful and hopeful melody, "Morning Has Broken" is a staple for solo instrumentalists across various genres:
Wakeman adapted a rough sketch of a piece he was writing (titled "Catherine Howard") to extend Stevens’ simple 45-second hymn into a full 3-minute track. Morning Has Broken (Instrumental)
The arrangement is famous for its intricate modulations, beginning in D major and unexpectedly shifting to C major before the first verse. Because of its peaceful and hopeful melody, "Morning