You Are My Sunshine
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You Are My Sunshine
Classic Country
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Chord Chart
Verse/Chorus
CC
CC
CC
CC
FF
FF
CC
CC
FF
FF
CC
CC
CC
GG
CC
CC
Chords used:
C
F
G
Lyrics
Beyond the 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 I cried
You are my sunshine, my only sunshine
You make me happy when skies are gray
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 and love another
You'll regret it all someday
You told me once dear you really loved me
And no one could come between
But now you've left me to love another
You have shattered all my dreams
In all my dreams dear you seem to leave me
When I awake my poor heart pains
So won't you come back and make me happy
I'll forgive dear I'll take all the blameDemo Videos
About This Song
You Are My Sunshine is a classic country song from the 1930s, popularized by Jimmie Davis and later adopted into bluegrass repertoire. The simple three-chord progression and singable melody make it a jam session favorite that welcomes players of all levels.