Lyrics
The oth er (F)night, dear as I lay dream ing, I dreamt that (Bb)you were by my (F)side.
’Came dis il (Bb)lus ion, when I a (F)woke, dear,
(G)you were (F)gone and (Gm)then, I (F)cried.
You are my (F)sun shine, my on ly sun shine, you make me (Bb)hap py, when skies are (F)grey.
You’ll nev er (Bb)know, dear, how much I (F)love you,
(G)please don’t (F)take my (Gm)sun shine a (F)way.
You Are My Sunshine by Traditional
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 160 BPM. Difficulty: beginner. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “You Are My Sunshine”
- What key is "You Are My Sunshine" in?
- "You Are My Sunshine" by Traditional is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 160 BPM. Difficulty: beginner.
- Is "You Are My Sunshine" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated beginner, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- Can I play "You Are My Sunshine" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- What chords are used in "You Are My Sunshine"?
- This arrangement of "You Are My Sunshine" uses 4 chords: Bb, F, G7, Gm. Only a handful of chords — a great pick for early learners.
- How long does it take to learn "You Are My Sunshine" on piano?
- 30–60 minutes for a basic playthrough using color-coded notes; 1–2 weeks of daily 15-min practice to perform smoothly hands-together.
- What other songs by Traditional can I play here?
- Try "Bury Me Beneath the Willow", "DECK THE HALLS", "WE SHALL OVERCOME". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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