Rome Wasn't Built in a Day

Important work takes time. This expression functions as an injunction or plea for someone to be patient. For example, You can't expect her to finish this project in the time allotted; Rome wasn't built in a day. This phrase was a French proverb in the late 1100s but was not recorded in English until 1545.

Performed by: Morcheeba
Written by: Skye Edwards; Paul Godfrey; Ross Godfrey

Credits: Edwards, Skye (Songwriter); Godfrey, Paul (Songwriter); Godfrey, Ross (Songwriter); CHRYSALIS MUSIC (Publisher)

"Rome Wasn't Built in a Day"
Single by Morcheeba
from the album Fragments of Freedom
Released	18 May 1999 (US) 5 July 2000 (UK)
Format	CD Single
Recorded	1999
Genre	Pop
Length	3:35
Label	WEA
Producer	Paul Godfrey, Ross Godfrey, Pete Norris
Morcheeba singles chronology
"Summertime" (1998) "Rome Wasn't Built in a Day" (1999) "Be Yourself" (2000)

"Rome Wasn't Built in a Day" is a song by an English group Morcheeba released in 1999 as the first single off their third studio album Fragments of Freedom. The song is the group's biggest hit in the United Kingdom, where it peaked at number 34 in 2000.

Track listing

CD Maxi

1. "Rome Wasn't Built in a Day"
2. "In the Hands of the Gods (Cheeky Cheeba Chainsaw Mix)"
3. "Frogmarched to Freedom"
4. "In the Hands of the Gods (Tumbleweed Gunslinger Mix)"

Charts

Chart (1999-2000)	Peak position
Australia	28
Italy	7
New Zealand	2
Switzerland	33
The Netherlands	82
UK Singles Chart	34

v • d • e Morcheeba Paul Godfrey · Ross Godfrey Skye Edwards · Daisy Martey Studio albums Who Can You Trust? (1996)  · Big Calm (1998)  · Fragments of Freedom (2000)  · Charango (2002)  · The Antidote(2005)  · Dive Deep (2008) Compilations Parts of the Process (2003)  · The Platinum Collection Singles "Trigger Hippie"  · "Tape Loop"  · "The Music That We Hear (Moog Island)"  · "Shoulder Holster"  · "Blindfold"  · "Let Me See"  · "Part of the Process"  · "Rome Wasn't Built in a Day"  · "World Looking In"  · "Otherwise"  · "Undress Me Now"  · "What's Your Name?"  · "Wonders Never Cease"  · "Enjoy the Ride"  · "Gained the World"

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