Why we chose this song

Gene and Paula chose this song because they have been singing it together for many years. Paula remembers first hearing this song as a little girl and she frequently sang it to her son Nick when he was a little boy.

Song Lyrics

You are my sunshine, my only sunshine
You make me happy when skies are grey
You never know, dear, how much I love you
Please don't take my sunshine away

The other night, dear, as I lay sleeping
I dreamt I held you in my arms
When I awoke, dear, I was mistaken
So I hung my head, and I 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
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 one day

You are my sunshine, my only sunshine
You make me happy when skies are grey
You never know, dear, how much I love you
Please don't take my sunshine away

Please don't take my sunshine away

Writer(s): Jimmie Davis
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“You Are My Sunshine” lyrics provided for educational purposes and personal use only.

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You Are My Sunshine
By Gene Miller & Paula Stewart


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