Song Spotlight: “Easy”

March 1, 2025
Photo of a row of houses near sunset, with trees in the foreground and overhead power lines stretched above. Genre label reads, "70s R&B."
  • Mood: Self Assured, Reflective 
  • Themes: Relationships, Days of the Week
  • Tempo: Moderate  
  • Genre/Style: Soul, R&B, Pop

“Easy” is a song that was written by Lionel Richie during his time as the lead singer for the group Commodores. It captures the sound of “going with the flow” and being assured that one has made the right decision for themself.  

From the fifth and self-titled  album made by the Commodores, “Easy” was one of the first bluesy ballads released by the well known R&B band. It was a worldwide success.

This song reflects on a journey of one of life’s many changes. It goes through what brings a person to make a decision for a big change in life, in this case the closing of a relationship, and the resulting feeling that comes from knowing it was a decision that brought them peace. The bridge looks to the future with “I want” statements, with the singer and saying they want to know the things they do are right. Throughout the song, it repeats  that, “I’m easy like Sunday morning,” affirming that the overall result of the change was positive. 

Here are some of the lyrics: 

Know it sounds funny

But I just can’t stand the pain

Girl I’m leaving you tomorrow

Seems to me girl

You know I’ve done all I can

You see I begged, stole

And I borrowed

Ooh, that’s why I’m easy

I’m easy like Sunday morning

That’s why I’m easy

I’m easy like Sunday morning

Try This:

This is a great song to use in a 1:1 setting or group and would go well with a collection of songs that explore the theme of moods, days of the week, and 70s songs. 

Theme: This song would fit well into a moods or days of the week theme. 

Listen and watch a recording of the Commodores in day to day band life and performing the song.

Add movement  and engage participants in slow expressive movements to this song. 

Use scarves and engage participants in different ways of moving their scarves. 

Show a photo of the Commodores through the years. 

Invite participants to talk and share about what it feels like to be sure of a big decision, or what makes them feel as relaxed as the feeling described by the song.   

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