You Are My Sunshine
You Are My Sunshine Lyrics
You Are My Sunshine
My only sunshine.
You make me happy
When skies are grey.
You'll never know, dear,
How much I love you.
Please don't take my sunshine away
The other nite, dear,
As I lay sleeping
I dreamed I held you in my arms.
When I awoke, dear,
I was mistaken
And I hung my head and cried.
You are my sunshine,
My only sunshine.
You make me happy
When skies are grey.
You'll never know, dear,
How much I love you.
Please don't take my sunshine away.
I'll always love you
And make you happy
If you will only say the same
But if you leave me
To love another
You'll regret it all some day;
You are my sunshine,
My only sunshine.
You make me happy
When skies are grey.
You'll never know, dear,
How much I love you.
Please don't take my sunshine away.
You told me once, dear
You really loved me
And no one else could come between
But now you've left me
And love another
You have shattered all my dreams;
You are my sunshine,
My only sunshine.
You make me happy
When skies are grey.
You'll never know, dear,
How much I love you.
Please don't take my sunshine away.
Louisiana my Louisiana
the place where I was borne.
White fields of cotton
-- green fields clover,
the best fishing
and long tall corn;
You are my sunshine,
My only sunshine.
You make me happy
When skies are grey.
You'll never know, dear,
How much I love you.
Please don't take my sunshine away.
Crawfish gumbo and jambalaya
the biggest shrimp and sugar cane,
the finest oysters
and sweet strawberries
from Toledo Bend to New Orleans;
You are my sunshine,
My only sunshine.
You make me happy
When skies are grey.
You'll never know, dear,
How much I love you.
Please don't take my sunshine away.
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You Are My Sunshine Alternative Lyrics
Slightly different lyrics
Louisiana my Louisiana
the place where I was borne.
White fields of cotton
green fields clover,
the best fishing
and long tall corn;
You are my sunshine,
My only sunshine.
You make me happy
When skies are grey.
You'll never know, dear,
How much I love you.
Please don't take my sunshine away.
Crawfish gumbo and jambalaya
the biggest shrimp and sugar cane,
the finest oysters
and sweet strawberries
from Toledo Bend to New Orleans;
You are my sunshine,
My only sunshine.
You make me happy
When skies are grey.
You'll never know, dear,
How much I love you.
Please don't take my sunshine away.
Shorter Version
The other night dear, as I lay sleeping
I dreamed I held you in my arms
But when I woke dear
I was mistaken
And I hung my head and cried
You are my sunshine my only sunshine
You make me happy when skies are grey
You never know dear how much i love you
So please don't take my sunshine away
I'll always love you
And make you happy
If you will only same the same
But leave me and love another
And you'll regret it all someday
You are my sunshine my only sunshine
You make me happy when skies are grey
You never know dear how much i love you
So please don't take my sunshine away
In my dreams dear, you seem to leave me
When i awake my poor heart pains
So when you come back and make me happy
I'll forgive you dear,i'll take the blame
You are my sunshine my only sunshine
You make me happy when skies are grey
You never know dear how much i love you
So please don't take my sunshine away
Information About You Are My Sunshine
"You Are My Sunshine" is a popular American song and it was first recorded in 1939. It also happens to be one of Louisiana's state songs. The songwriters for this song are Charles Mitchell and Davis. While Jimmie Davis who sung the 2nd version of this song used his association with this song for emmense political mileage when running for governorship of Louisiana.
This song is soaked in history and it has been featured in numerous films, television shows, television commercials, and radio commercials additionally numerous sporting teams, such as Wigan Athletic Football Club too have used this song.
Today this song is a extremely well known song and is a standard for traditional country music and traditional jazz performers.
The song "You are my sunshine" is frequently called "The Sunshine Song".
Charles Mitchell was a native of Speedway, Indiana.
Copyright 1940 and 1977 by Peer International Corporation.
This song is one of two official songs for the State of Louisiana.
For further information about the song "You Are My Sunshine", check out Wikipedia.
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User Comments You Are My Sunshine (205)
By Heather from Dover Us on 23 November 2008
Why would you sing to your child that they will love someone else someday and regret it?
By Jennifer from Buckeye Us on 5 December 2008
I agree with you Heather. I was singing this to my son when I came across this lyric and had to skip over it. This is not the song that I remember.
By Shyannar from Montross Va on 27 December 2008
I love this song its very good for you.
By Versie from Ashburn Georgia, Usa on 29 December 2008
I love this song, I think I was about 13 or 14 years old when I first heard it. I am now 82 years young, and love to sing "You Are My Sunshine". ....I am a great grandma in Georgia
By Reyna from Escondido, Ca on 12 January 2009
Mother to two sons 21, 17. They still love me singing this lullibie to them. I think is great. I love it. I can wait to be a grandma some day.
By Hannah from Newport on 29 January 2009
I am so sad now im crying and i cry beause i love someone and they dount love m bac but they used to and thats what this song is all about *crys*
By Sarah from Paris, France on 14 February 2009
I LOVE THIS SONG since fifth of my age. Now, I am 25 years old. That song makes me fall asleep. Great.
By Sonia from India on 26 February 2009
hey! I love this song. my grandmother taught me this when i was a kid
By Sun from Camp Shelby on 18 March 2009
I had to learn this song because my Sergeant sang to me often because of my name.
By Kilina Klaich from Nikolaevsk on 18 March 2009
My dad used to sing this song to me, and now I sing it to Kids I'm babysitting!
By Lydia from Denton Texas on 22 March 2009
I love this song, my Mother used to sing it to me when I was little.Well, I'm still little because I'm 8 and she sung it to me when I was 6.I loved it when she sings it to me.
By Noah from Thehague, Netherlands on 28 March 2009
To Sarah: when you fall in sleep bcuz of this song,it isnt a great song all the way huh??? hahahahaha
By Melanie from Lapeer, Mi on 31 March 2009
My mom played this song all the time to my sister as she was in the hospital with a terminal illness. Now thirteen years later this song makes me smile and remember my dear sister Melissa Andy. She was always our sunshine!
By Charlene from Fargo, Nd...usa on 31 March 2009
My mother sang this to us kids when we were little, I sang it to my kids and now I'm singing it to my granddaughter (shes 3) and she says again Nana again.
By Vicky from Modesto Ca on 31 March 2009
This is a beautiful song. the words are wounderful relaxing and peaceful... it reminds me of that person thats my precious sunshine. its an awesome song. "You are my Sunshine"
By Stephanie from Augusta, Georgia on 5 April 2009
I love to sing this to my daughter (3) and son (2)... It's one of our favorites!
By Maureen from Southampton England on 6 April 2009
my mum sung this song to me and i sung it to my boys when thay little and my sons sung to there
By Elizabeth Shannon from Payneville on 7 April 2009
I've awoken up when my grandma sang it to me every morning when i got up from bed
By Kevin from Vincennes Indiana on 8 April 2009
I like this song a great deal.. i look for philosophical value in all songs, as well as things i can relate to, this has both. In fact.. I'm sure everybody can relate to this song, it almost makes me tear up.. I like the audio on this site, at the end where "please don't take my sunshine away" it ends the song abruptly, instead of drawing out the last syllable like i've always done... I don't know why, but that sends a shiver down my spine.
By Tori from Round Rock U.s on 11 April 2009
I love this song..When i was younger my mom would sing it to me!
By Megan Karls from Omaha Nebraska on 16 April 2009
This song is great, my mom use to sing this to me when I was a child now im 23 with 2 kids of my own that i sing it to, and my son wont go to sleep without singing it together.
By Nicole from Springhill, Florida on 19 April 2009
I really do think this is a cute song for children. Well at least the Chorus is. I never knew there was more to the song. Although the rest of the song is good to I think I'll stick to singing just the Chorus. I don't exactly agree that the lines "But if you leave me To love another You'll regret it all some day" and "I hung my head and cried." should be in a childrens song.
By Nicole from Long Iland on 22 April 2009
this song is very bold and very touching full.
By Candylandy from Usa New York City on 1 May 2009
laslalallala i am like so bored and like ya
By Diana Bishop from Australia - Ballarat Vic on 5 May 2009
Used this song to get at the husband for his 50th b-day went well the girls dressed as flowers & he as the sunshine un beknown to him sitting there with the sun mask on
By Mike from Belpre, Ohio on 26 May 2009
My Grandmother sang it to me when I was very small and I sing it to my Grand Kids. Every time I sing it or hear the song it makes me think of Her. I am 65.
By Jessie from Pioneer North America on 27 May 2009
my dad used to sing this song to me when i was 1 - 7 now im 13 and my dads in jail when i here this song it reminds me of thank you for the great song i love you are my sunshine
By Jessie Rose from Pioneer Ohio Us on 27 May 2009
my dad used to sing this song to me when i was growing up now im 13 and my dad is in jail so i listen to this song and it reminds of him thank you for you are my sun shine
By Rachelle from Troy,u.s.a on 28 May 2009
this is my favorit song ever i always like lisining to it with my ittle brothers and sisters
By Dawn-ann from Sandspit Canada on 29 May 2009
i am just learning the verse's now so i can sing it to my son, the chorus along is getting dull.
By Ismath S.a from Sri Lanka on 31 May 2009
I learnt his song during my childhooh, and still I used to sing when I am happy.
By Eva- Maria from Friedrichsdorf/ Germany on 5 June 2009
I love singing this song to my little sunshine Lukas. He is 5 month old now. When he´s crying and I sing the chorous, he often stops and laughs. I didn´t know, that this song is one of Louisianas state songs. Thanks Louisiana for bringing sunshine to my little german boy! :)
By Bethany from Iowa City, Iowa on 7 June 2009
I love this song, but I have always just sung the chorus. I decided to look up the words to the verses after one of my preschoolers came in singing them . . . at first I didn't believe that the words I could make out (then I hung my head and cried) were part of the song. Guess they are. Her act will still make me laugh though, in spite of the depressing lyrics, because she gets really theatrical about "hung my head and cried" and it's just so out of character for her.
By Melody from Poland on 9 June 2009
My mum sang this to me as a small child, now i'm 13. I sing the chorus to my cousin who is 3 years old, and it always makes her fall asleep. My cousin has down syndrom, and two holes in her heart. So when I sing "Please don't take my sunshine away" It always means I don't want her to Die.
By Nur from Malaysia on 20 June 2009
Hi there,i like this song because this is my favourite' song.~~
By Terry from Newburgh In. Usa on 24 June 2009
i sing this to my girl friend all the time and she loves it and i am not a good singer lol but she likes it none the lessgod bless all and good day to ya!
By Jerson from Gen. Santos,phil. on 23 September 2009
its nice to have a notes in every songs so we will be able to know its chords.thank
By Hi from Usa on 22 October 2009
the video was boring and it does not start at the beging of the song too. I hate it very much.
By Ssuperstar from England on 5 November 2009
I like this song its good to sing to children
By Dekeitria from Sunshine, Fl on 21 November 2009
i love this song... i knew only part of the chorus so i looked it up to find out the whole song.... i really didn't kno it was dat depressing but nevertheless i still like it
By Brittany from Reidsville Georgia on 24 November 2009
My two month loves falling asleep to this song!
By Jennifer from Medford, Wi on 4 December 2009
I love this song! My sister, mom and grandma used to sing it to me when I was really little to calm me down and put me to sleep. I now sing it to my 6 neices and nephews.
By Lily Sunshine from Sa on 8 December 2009
my mom sang this song to me when i was little. when i was three i went around and sang it. the name stuck! -Sunshine
By Bev from Smithville Usa on 4 January 2010
I sing this to my grandson, 4 years old every night and he always goes to sleep. I can't sing, but at first I did wonder if he went right to sleep to keep from hearing me sing. After many months of this routine I truly believe he just loves the song as much as I did when I was a little girl. Anyway , it really does seem to relax him enough to go right to sleep.
By F3r1n4 from Jakarta, Indonesia on 8 January 2010
my son loves this song. he always smiles and sings a little whenever he hears it.
By Gary from Tallapoosa Georiga on 19 January 2010
i love this song it reminds me of how i feel i cry everytime i hear it and i love this song more than any but my sun shine left me a few weeks ago (age 17)
By Roseline from Abuja, Nigeria on 23 January 2010
I have always thought of this song more as a love song than a lullaby. Actually just found out its a lullaby! I've always sang this song to the men i've loved and lost...
By Linda from Jakarta, Indonesia on 4 February 2010
I love this song, my daugter love it too....!
By Ivy from Fsj on 21 February 2010
This song is amazing i cant believ i found it ! <3
By Samantha from U.s.a.,salt Lake on 22 February 2010
i love this song and i'm 10yrs. old. My mom sings the course to me when I go to bed it is a really good song.
By Chelsea from Calgary, Canada on 24 February 2010
LOVE this song! Mommy sung it to my siblings and I. Now I sing it to my kids! A fave of all generations
By Joey from Sc on 19 March 2010
Every child needs to hear they are special. I can't think of a better song (chorus) to say it to children than this one...I've been teaching for over 20 years and have sung it to so many kids. It never fails to bring a smile!
By Chloe from Engaland on 19 March 2010
cool song i have to learn it for a play at skl really good!
By Terri from Gates, Nc on 23 March 2010
Wow. I have always loved this song, but I never knew the rest of the lyrics and that they had so much meaning. I only remember the chorus. Interesting that the lyrics are so appropriate and fitting to what has gone on in my life recently. The words are more fitting than any modern songs. My loved one did not leave me permanently, but he almost did and things have been tough. Hopefully they will be better than before now that we have reconciled. Now I can hum the chorus as a happy tune!
By Katherine from Burlington, Usa on 24 March 2010
My mom used to sing this to my brother when he was little and every single time he would cry we didn't realize what the lyrics were saying til a little while ago but it truly seems like a depressing song
By Abuelo from San Antonio, Texas, Usa on 1 April 2010
This one song that everyone needs to sing to their children and grandchildren. It tells the whole story of life in a very simple and beautiful melody.
By Madi from Missouri on 2 April 2010
for all the bad talk out there who cares what it says dont listen this is a great song i love it dearly and know it all the way throgh you are my sunshine my only sunshine you bring me happy... <3
By Kearia from Dallas,texas on 2 April 2010
i love this song and i sing it to my 13 month year old little sister if shes laying down and i sing the song she will fall asleep instantly i love this son g im only 10
By Escotto from Durango, Colorado, U.s.a. on 12 April 2010
Tú eres mi sol Mi único sol Tu me haces felíz Cuando el cielo está gris Nunca sabrás Querida Cuanto te quero Por favor No me quites el sol
By Young Boy from Somewhere Else on 7 May 2010
I was sung this song by my grandad always when I was small, such a good song to remember everyone, isn't it weird what people can do, but also what people can do
By Thu Hoang Minh from Ho Chi Minh City Viet Nam on 13 May 2010
I really enjoy this song.It Is very good for little children to sing this song.:-)
By Sunshine from Kaneohe, Hawaii on 20 May 2010
I get this song all the time obviously because of my name. Most people only know the chorus. Thank you for informing people there is more to this song than just the chorus. I both like it and don't like it. It can get a bit old when you hear it everyday.
By Maria from Chicago /u.s.a. on 21 May 2010
my father loved to sing this to us kids , now i sing it to my grand children, and they sing too! what makes your world turn?
By Chloe from United Kingdom on 4 June 2010
i want more songs please i want to learn them thanks chloe
By Yui from Tokyo Japan on 30 June 2010
This song is my precious sister's favorite, and she went out today to move other home... I cried but when i hear this song,my heart calmed and remember the happy times we spent together. Thanks for my dear.
By Orgalarch from Somwhere on 18 July 2010
The tune is great but the lyrics... not so great.
By Frank from Yuma Az on 19 July 2010
This was the last song I sang to my mother, the next day she passed. I know it brought a little joy to her heart , she loved the song in her day. she was b.1935
By Melanie from Vanuatu on 19 July 2010
when i use to school at PVIS grate 10 sang it.iy was great oxox
By Peaches25 from Buffalo,usa on 22 July 2010
I absolutely love this song. I never new the entire song just the chorus of which I sing to my children 4, 8, & 10 when we go to sleep at night. My mother sang it to us as children and to her younger siblings.. I needed to know the words because my sister couldn't finish it @ my moms' grave sight and now I know why, it's kinda sad, I dreamt I held you in my arms. When I awoke dear, I was mistaken, So I hung my head and cried. Miss you MOMMY.
By Chy-chy from Flower Mound U.s.a on 26 July 2010
I love this song,i sing it to my boyfriend all the time. He likes it in spite of the depressing lyrics. He is my sunshine
By Jacquy from Vic on 31 July 2010
this is another one you are my gray cloud my only gray cloud you make me angry when sky's are blue u never notice how much i hate u please dont stay anymore go away
By Marcela from New York City on 19 August 2010
This song is just so beautiful and melodic. I used to sing it to my baby girl while changing her diapers. She always hated changing diapers but the moment I started singing, she stopped crying. It worked every time. I agree that the lyrics aren't for children, but I have edited the parts that I consider not children-friendly. This song is a must in my home.
By Jessie from Montpelier, Ohio on 21 August 2010
this song reminds me of the guys i love but he tells me he loves me back but he has a girlfriend and i dont know what to do *cry,cry, tear, tear*
By Angelic Nicole from Caloocan City on 29 August 2010
haha i love this song coz it seems so peaceful
By Yhzay from Naic Cavite on 31 August 2010
i really like this song..... it makes sense.....
By Isabella from Australia on 5 September 2010
I love this song, It's very peaceful and can help me sleep. I love this site and i'm only 10 years old. This song always makes my shred a tear when I listen to it. It's really touching. :-)
By Veronica from Nikolaevsk, Alska on 8 September 2010
I luv this song. I used to listen to it on the radio.
By Leyla from France on 10 September 2010
Sorry for my english. My mother sang it to me when I was child. It's an American soldier come to France during the second world war wich had taught it to her. It always sang it with much emotion. She now died. And I am moved to have fond this song of wich I did not know the title. I finally could listen to it again; thanks to internet. I regret not having put questions with my mother about this relation with this soldier. It was to be very a good memory because its face was illuminated when she sang this song! Thanks to this soldier and this song to have made happy, even a moment, my mother.
By Kimm from Ohio on 13 September 2010
I love this song. It makes me feel happy and it makes me feel that there is someone else like me in this world. And i only like the chorus because that's the only main bit of the song that i know. i love it and it loves me back. BOYAKA!
By Amye from Pa on 19 September 2010
This song was sang to me as a child and I plan on singing it to my baby when he is born. I don't seem to remember the lyrics being so depressing, but we can just skip that part for the baby.
By Jerome Zaha from Aurora Il Usa on 24 September 2010
I agree with all. Its good for children, but not. Its good music. And tells of a simpler time. Be honest. Those of you who had/have great parents, how many others have you loved that you regretted? I heard the first verse and chorus as a baby. I just found out there were more lyrics from the one season wonder miracles from abc on dvd. My mom didnt know they were original lyrics. The regretting part.
By Vicki from Fort Wayne, Indiana Usa on 28 September 2010
my mother and my daughter used to sing this together all the way to pre-school, she is now 27, and these are some of her best memories of her grandmother!
By Amber from South Georgia And The South Sandwich Islands on 2 October 2010
I love this song it makes me happy
By E from United States on 14 October 2010
I love this song! My mother used to sing it to me when I was little, it was one of my favorites! I'm 29 now and have a daughter of my own whom I sing this song to, it puts her fast to sleep... I only sing the first two versus though
By Ashleigh from United States on 27 October 2010
I love this song, i always remember my mom singing it to me and i knew there were a few more lyrics to it but i didn't know the history behind it and they there was this many frases to it. I find i sing it to my son when he gets upset.
By Nancy from United States on 27 October 2010
I used to sing this to my granddaughters...I have other grands that I can no longer visit...I sing it to them. I have a hole in my heart.
By Madison from United States on 1 November 2010
I am 8 that is a good song but it is a little hars so kids shouldent be lisening to like the part the other night, dear, as i lay sleeping i dreamed i held u in my arms. when i awoke, dear i was mistaken and i hunged my head and cried now that is a teen song ]:it is
By Bima from Indonesia on 1 November 2010
saya mau cari lagu sunshine dari thiland ko nyambung" k sini
By Mizuki-san from Japan on 10 November 2010
I am 22 and i would like to sing this song to my future kids....You are my sunshine... ;)
By Manuel from Oman on 24 November 2010
All my life i will cheris this song as my Sister was singing this song for me while i was fussy to go bed. AND now i sing it to my kids.
By Sunshine from United States on 25 November 2010
I used to get this sung to me all the time as a kid, and now that I am an adult, my kids sing it to me...my birthname is Sunshine!
By Christina Lewis from United States on 3 December 2010
I named my birthdaughter Sunshine Marie.
By Marisa from United States on 5 January 2011
I used to sing the first part to my cat that was born when I was three. I only knew the first part so when he died yesterday I sang it to him as we buried him, then I found the next part and couldn't help cry... I still am :( I had him 14 years. :(
By Erynn from United States on 31 January 2011
when i was in pre school i sang that song to my mom for mothers day, i love that song so much!
By Wanda from United States on 12 February 2011
I love this song. I have it as my phone ringer for my daughter. And I sing it to my bedridden Mother. She used to sing it to us kids-now I sing it to her.
By Hank from United States on 13 February 2011
Just read the lyrics for the first time... Always thought it was a romantic love song or something. Sounds more like stalking 101! Wow kinda shocked really!
By Kristen from United States on 16 February 2011
Im 16 and i still love this song. My boyfriend sings it to me all the time. I think its the sweetest thing ever. I love him so much<3
By Arelyy from United States on 17 February 2011
This is mah song ! I love it my boyfriend is my sunshinee(: juzt lyk im his 1&only sunshine..... I bright up his days juzt lyk he brights up minez. . . I luv hym mushoo mushoo con todo mi corzon<3
By Arelyy&carloss from United States on 17 February 2011
my boyfriend luvz singing this song 2 mehh... i luv wen he singz 2mehh 2(:
By Amber Lydia Nicole from United States on 24 February 2011
I really like this song! I always love it! I only sing the first paragraph to make things not too sad.
By Amber Lydia Nicole from United States on 24 February 2011
I was born is Louisiana.
By Amy from United States on 24 February 2011
This song makes me cry. My dad used to sing this to sing me, but then he died.
By Patricia from Honduras on 5 March 2011
I love this song! My mom used to sing me this song when I was a child. And lately I've been singing it to my kids.
By Debbie From Oregon from United States on 14 March 2011
When I was young, my family used to sing a lot together, and this was one of our favorite songs. My dad and I would usually sing harmony while my mom and my younger sister would sing the melody. I went to a play the other night that my grandson and granddaughter were in and they played this song during intermission (that version was from the soundtrack of Oh brother, where art thou" I think). Whenever I hear it, I remember the good times of singing with my family (both of my parents are gone now), so I just taught myself to play it on my harmonica. I'm 68 now and still love this song (in spite of the sad words).
By Tyra from United States on 19 March 2011
my mom sang this song to me when i little
By Vanessa from United States on 21 March 2011
i always sing my own version: "You are my Wynter,my baby Wynter. You are so special, and i love you. You are so perfect, my ittle angel. Stay as precious as you are." She falls asleep as soon as she hears me sing it ;)
By April from United States on 30 March 2011
I grew up with my grandmother always singing this song to all of her grandkids (and to her cats, lol) and when I had my first child I sang it to him and rocked him for what felt like hours to get him to sleep. When my second child came along and he was 3 he asked very nicely if I could only sing it to him because "That's our special song." and I couldn't say no. Now that he's 6 he will love learning the rest of the lyrics (which I had forgotten about when he was a baby), thank you so much for putting them all on here.
By Blane from Ethiopia on 3 April 2011
my dad used to sing it twice a day for me, but now his in heaven and every time i hear that song i think that he is beside me.
By Valeria from Puerto Rico on 6 April 2011
I like this song and i prined it out and sang it to my mom because she is y sunshine but she realy didnt love another or traded my for anyone.
By Kaimana from United States Minor Outlying Islands on 7 April 2011
My grandpa always sings it to me.
By Paige from United States on 8 April 2011
my kids love this song they always ask me to play it before they go to bed
By Paige from United States on 8 April 2011
my mom sings to my child who is 7 she turned 7 today she likes wizards
By Nikki from Canada on 10 April 2011
I remember this song, I love it so much, my mom you sing this to me when I was younger, I never heard the fullsong though, but I do find it strange how it says "But if you leave me, to love another, you'll regret it all some day." I dont mind though, I love this song so much, I know alot of people carry it close to there heart to... Its simply beautiful. ♥
By Mike from Canada on 13 April 2011
I first learned this song in jk & I'm now 18. I have always loved this song & always will. Every time I hear it, it makes me feel all warm & like I have butterflies in my stomach. I plan on singing this to my children & I hope it carries on to their children.
By Ashley from United States on 13 April 2011
I love this song! I sing the chorus to my 2 month old and it always brings tears to my eyes and he falls asleep, so peaceful!
By Sabine from Australia on 13 April 2011
hi I love you are my sunshine because when I was a baby he sung that to me and also kissed me
By Sabine from Australia on 13 April 2011
come email me my email is sabinepfluger@hotmail.com if you want good igvise
By The Sun from United Kingdom on 24 April 2011
i am suing for copyright infringrment. my people will be in touch with your people.
By Afidah Yusoff from Malaysia on 29 April 2011
i love this song....i always sing it to my beloved sons
By Samantha from United States on 11 May 2011
I learned this song in kindergarten and I loved it then and now. :) Such good memories of happy times. Now I sing it with my friends sometimes. We are in high school now.
By Sami from United States on 12 May 2011
I have always loved this song (I didn't know there was more than just the first verse). I learned it years ago at Girl Scout camp, and I was also taught the "mix it up" version: You are my everlasting baby you are my everything you make me oh so very happy when skies are grey and by the way, you'll never know how much I love you, how much I miss you when you're gone. So please don't take (don't take) my sunshine away.
By Jada from United States on 17 May 2011
I love this song. Love the audio too. I don't think you shouldn't sing the whole song to kids. When I was little those were the songs that taught me how not to do very bad things to people. I sung the chorus of this song in pre school for my graduation. My mom still has it on video. This song has a a pretty tune.
By Heungsun from Korea, Republic Of on 20 May 2011
I always feel the happiness when I'm listening this music. And I want to learn playing on the guitar,but it's not easy to get the musical note of you are my sunshine.
By Heungsun from Korea, Republic Of on 20 May 2011
I always feel the happiness when I'm listening this music. And I want to learn playing on the guitar,but it's not easy to get the musical note of you are my sunshine.my e-mail is heungsunp@nate.com
By Martha from United States on 28 May 2011
I am 71 and have a great-grandson who is 13 months old. I sing this to him when I babysit and it's naptime. My mom sang it to me when it was a new song.
By Esther from United States on 14 June 2011
This has been my parents song for 70 yrs. They are still alive. They still like this song. I have always liked it too.
By Shamim $ Shaya from Iran, Islamic Republic Of on 19 June 2011
I can not believe this song makes my sister fall asleep. This song is so nice and relaxing.I love this lullaby!
By Alice from Canada on 19 June 2011
Im from ontario and im 10. I love this song and am going to sing it for auditions for Alice in wonderland the musical; but only the first and 3rd versus (and the chorous of course! :), i think the 2nd verse is a little strange. Wish me luck! :)
By Jada From Illinois from United States on 7 July 2011
I am glad that someone besides me comented from Chicago. Does anyone else on this site have Septo optic displasia, or demorsiers syndrome? I would't be surprised if I didn't get a response in a months time. It is a very rare disease.
By Nahom from Ethiopia on 9 July 2011
Am afraid to dedicate the song, because she might get hurt
By Juvaria from South Africa on 12 July 2011
this song is great i taught it to my son and he won in the speech contest
By Kate from United States on 14 July 2011
Good tune. Lyrics are a bit co-dependent though. By the way, "nite" is incorrect, it should be spelled "night".
By Amapola Garcia from United States on 15 July 2011
It kinda sounds like a woman singing to her mishap baby. ..like saying she held it in her dreams but when be awakes up she ends up crying
By Shirley from United States on 20 July 2011
I thought the chorus was THE song until my husband told me there was more but I have been singing it to my grandson since he was born and he's soon to be 4. I do change it a little and sing 'You'll never know "Gage" how much I love you,Please don't take "Grammy's" sunshine away'. He calls it his Sunshine song,lol
By Jeannie from United States on 25 July 2011
This is such a sweet song my mother use to sing this song to my son when he was two now he is 41 and I am singing it with his grand children it really means a lot to me she is in heaven smiling as we sing it
By Yi from Korea, Republic Of on 26 July 2011
The melody was echoing in my head and I was wondering which song it was from... So it was "You're my sunshine" ! It's truely a masterpiece *2 thumbs up*
By Georgina Keech from United States on 28 July 2011
My grandma use to sing this song when i was little and now i'm having my first child and always gonna be singing it to him. i love this song and its very peaceful.
By Brooke from New Zealand on 31 July 2011
i called my brother sunshine my whole growing up ever sence i could i was 12 when he passed away and i sang that to him at his wake i miss my brother very much and he will live on in my heart forever... rest in peace sunshine love you
By Sandra from United States on 19 August 2011
I enjoyed reading everyones posts and how personal this song is to so many people. Thanks for sharing your stories.
By Elly from United States on 21 August 2011
I'm 12, and my mom used to sing the first verse to me every night before bed. I remembered hearing something from an old friend that there was more to the song than just the traditional "You are my sunshine, my only sunshine, you make me happy when skies are grey, you'll never know dear, how much I love you, please don't take my sunshine away." So I looked it up and found this. And just... Wow. There's so much more to it than I thought.
By Ken from Canada on 23 August 2011
My grandfather sang this to me during bombing raids is Southern England during WWII. This will always be a special song. I plan to sing it to my new grandson. Alas my mother did take me away from my grandfather. Now I only have his picture and the song. After 67 years I'm still your sunshine.
By Sunshine from Canada on 20 September 2011
i love all these comments! this song is about a broken relationship people. its about how someone runs off with another person, leaving their partner in heartache.
By Liana from United States on 24 September 2011
I love thie song I would sing this song to my brother when we were young...:)
By Mar from Belize on 13 October 2011
I dedicate this to my grandfather. I wish he was here so i could sing it to him. I love this song.
By Jennifer from India on 22 October 2011
i like this song so much your are my sunshine....hahahahahaha!
By Liliya from Ukraine on 31 October 2011
Thankyou for posting the lurics to this song. I love it. I have been singing verses to my 11 month old daugther as a lylybue
By Katie from Canada on 3 November 2011
This is a great song but a bit to long for me sorry!
By Jalynn from United States on 9 November 2011
Im 18 AND i work alzheimer patients one of them sung this to me every day now when i here it i cry
By Summer Lee from United States on 13 November 2011
This song still makes me cry. when my mom went to prision when i was 3 she would call me and my brother at out Nana's house and sing this to us and my brother was only 5 and when i would cry he sang this to me. my mom eventually came back a few years later but those years we can never have back. im 14 now and i know that every moments needs to be cherished no matter what...
By Kadie from United Kingdom on 18 November 2011
Another AMAZING song that I remember.
By Wow from United States on 21 November 2011
Wow @ "Summer Lee". That's a very touching story. Something about this song, I think that it uses a "Minor" key, makes it so very bittersweet. It expresses deep love at the same time as it expresses sadness/loss. Like, all good things must come to an end, but love can go on forever.
By Song Origin from United States on 21 November 2011
Wait, I noticed that this site is missing some significant information about this song: It was originally a Ukrainian folk tune "Oh, there up on the mountain." The lyrics were changed and it become the song "You are My Sunshine" to the English-speaking world.
By Lauryn from United States on 25 November 2011
this is a beautiful song.....i luv it!
By Amelia from Christmas Island on 30 November 2011
ilovethis my dad sings me this song and hears a vergin i made up song oh song how i loveyou so pleas do not take my compouter away
By Elise from Canada on 4 December 2011
1I love this song! My great grandma sang it to me all the time before she died and I always remembered the tune but for the longest time didn't even know the title. Then I went to my hometown to visit my aunt and I heard her sing it then I remembered it and looked it up. I love this song! I'm going to sing this to my little cousins from now on.
By Jck from Afghanistan on 7 December 2011
Crawfish gumbo and jumbalaya? I never knew what this song turned into
By Alan from United States on 14 December 2011
It really is amazing how people ignore the meaning of what they sing to their children - this is a great song to be sure but it is a sad song speaking of a jilted lover. Using this song to express your love to your child is as creepy as using Every Breath You Take to express love to your girlfriend.
By Mignon from South Africa on 2 January 2012
This song makes me happy when i am sad. Who ever wrote this song.. i want to say you make my day....
By Neill from United Kingdom on 3 January 2012
I used to sing my son paddy on the railway when he had colic, which did seem to sooth him. My wife on the other hand sang you are my sunshine to him which never got him back to sleep
By Chloe from Guam on 7 January 2012
This song is awesome. No doubt, it sort of makes me emotional.
By Sophia from United States on 7 February 2012
I care for my father n law awho suffered a stroke and every morning I start off with good morning sunshine. Even if he cant talk walk he wakes every morning with a huge smile on his face. I remembered only the chorus and sing this to him everyday and he has this big smile...he is truly my sunshine and I know the day will come where he will be leaving us but I will always have this song to remind me of my sunshine. I truly enjoyed the second portion of the video.
By Dijin D Thomas from India on 21 February 2012
My grandma sings this song with tears in her eyes thinking about grandpa who left all of us. Now she also left me :( :( now only this song left ! She was my sun shine :( :(
By Mia from Australia on 25 February 2012
10 out of 10. It's a great song. Some of the pictures are funny and make me laugh. You should listen to it.
By Sarah from United States on 7 March 2012
my mom sang this to me when i was a baby all the time, i love it soo much! it wasnt until i was about 12 that i realized she didnt write it:P she still sings it to me once and again when i beg her to:)))
By Lynn from United States on 8 March 2012
I have always sung the chorus to my kids and grandkids and got curious what the words to the rest of the song were. I was surprised it goes from beloved sweet lyrics to a depressing break up song and then turns into a Lousiana state travel commercial, odd. Some things better not knowing.
By Jane from United States on 15 March 2012
I was born in May of 1950 in Connecticut... I remember this was the very First song I learned to sing when I was about four years old. My mother taught me & I remember she was so proud that she would have me sing it where ever we went. As the many years passed, I use to cry when I heard this song; remembering the wonderful times of days gone by. So happy to know so many know of this wonderful song today. It truly brings back many memories. I have been blessed with my 'first grandchild' this past year & hope he will learn to sing this song as the years come, & hope it brings him good memories as the years pass. I do hope 'You Are My Sunshine' stays in the hearts of you all. ~~~: )
By Jovelyn from Philippines on 19 March 2012
i love this song coz i can flashback my childhood days when my mother sing this to me
By Jade from Canada on 21 March 2012
I love this song! When I was in first grade my teacher played it. Now I am 12 and I still remember how much I loved it! c:
By Guarg from United States on 25 March 2012
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By Bhavani from United States on 29 March 2012
Such a light and sunny song. I love Ricky Nelson's version! It's nice to know that it is still a hit with young and old. I think that I remember hearing this song growing up in Connecticut when I was wee high to a grasshopper ^-^
By Emine from Turkey on 2 April 2012
this is the first time i've listened this song and i really loved it. i will sing it to my baby when i have. lol. peace,happiness, sadness u can feel many things while listening this song. also i am an english teacher and i'll teach it to my students.
By Samantha from United States on 8 April 2012
My mother sung this song to her 6 children and her 8 grandchildren. This past July she was diagnosied with stage four cancer, and as I listen to this song I can't stop crying. I know that even after she is gone from my life a little bit of her will always be with me when ever I hear this song.
By Patrick from United States on 10 April 2012
My first grandaughter was born Monday 4/2/12 and I spent all of last weekend singing the first verse of this song to her while she slept in my arms. My pet name for her is now SUNSHINE.
By Rodger from United States on 14 April 2012
My mother always sang this song to me at bedtime and another called The Tennessee Waltz. Both must have been popular when I was a child (now 65). Still love both songs but they are melancholy. Sort of surprised the song is still around in a current commercial. But my wife did find a stuffed giraffe for our grandson which plays You are my Sunshine.
By Bonnie Moon from United States on 22 April 2012
What a special song this is to all our family. My mother and her sibblings lost their Mother when they were very young. This was one of the few songs they all remembered her singing to them. My mother sang it to all five of her kids, and all 12 of her grand children. She had 22 great grandchildren, not getting the chance to sing it to all of them, but would have, had she had the chance. We lost her 1 year ago and at her funeral all her grandchildren recieted it for her. Very emotional and touching. We will keep this song as a part of her forever and pass the history of it on through generations.
By Buddy from United States on 27 April 2012
As a Louisianian this song has always been a favorite of ours. I can remember hearing and seeing Jimmy Davis singing this song when I was a little boy. In fact, a dear friend of mine used to play guitar in Jimmy Davis's band. He says he always liked the song and could still play it without hesitation.
By Shelly from American Samoa on 29 April 2012
I hated it i was looking for little bunny fufu
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By Elizabeth from New York City, Usa on 22 November 2008
My children fall asleep to this song often. You Are My Sunshine is one of the few lullabies that make sense. I would rate this about an eight out of ten. It is wonderful, soothing, and relaxing.