Backstory:
Virtuous Beginning is an ensemble of four friends, Mark (lead vocalist and guitarist), Kate (drummer), Paul (bassist), and Luke (keyboardist), who came together in a suburban neighborhood of Chicago. They all shared a passion for music and began performing at local venues in 2015. Their charisma and infectious energy quickly won the hearts of the local crowd and they became a popular name in the underground music scene. After three years of performing live, they decided to put their musical prowess into an album. Their music, filled with themes of hope, love, resilience, and new beginnings resonated with the audience, gaining them a dedicated fanbase.

Genre:
Indie Pop

Song Title:
“Rising Sun”

Full Song Lyrics:
[Verse 1]
(G) Waking up to the (C) morning light, (Em)
(D) Another chance to (G) make it right.
(G) A new day, a (C) brand-new start, (Em)
(D) Letting go of the (G) broken part.

[Chorus]
(Am) Here comes the (D) rising sun, (G)
(C) A day of hope has just (Em) begun. (D)
(Am) Embrace the (D) morning dew, (G)
(C) A virtuous beginning, (Em) brand new. (D)

[Verse 2]
(G) Let’s walk down the (C) open road, (Em)
(D) With open hearts, let our (G) stories unfold.
(G) We’ll face the highs, we’ll (C) face the lows, (Em)
(D) Embark on journeys, (G) only the heart knows.

[Chorus]
(Am) Here comes the (D) rising sun, (G)
(C) A day of hope has just (Em) begun. (D)
(Am) Embrace the (D) morning dew, (G)
(C) A virtuous beginning, (Em) brand new. (D)

[Bridge]
(Em) In the golden (D) rays, we (C) find our way, (G)
(Em) Paint a canvas with (D) colors so (C) gay. (G)

[Chorus]
(Am) Here comes the (D) rising sun, (G)
(C) A day of hope has just (Em) begun. (D)
(Am) Embrace the (D) morning dew, (G)
(C) A virtuous beginning, (Em) brand new. (D)

[Outro]
(G) With the rising sun, (C) our story’s begun,
(Em) A virtuous (D) beginning, under the (G) sun.

Favorite Fan:
The band’s favorite fan is a young girl named Lila Johnson. In a heartfelt testimonial, she writes, “I have been following Virtuous Beginning since their early days. Their music has been a beacon of hope in my life. There’s so much positivity in their songs, it’s like a new beginning every time I listen to them. Their song ‘Rising Sun’ became my anthem during a difficult time. Their music is more than just melodies and lyrics for me, it’s an inspiration to embrace each new day with hope and a positive spirit. They are my favorite band because they taught me how to find beauty and hope, even in the darkest days.”