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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "You Are My Sunshine" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of F, 160 BPM.
Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.
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About “You Are My Sunshine”
- Can I play "You Are My Sunshine" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "You Are My Sunshine" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "You Are My Sunshine" by Traditional played in?
- You Are My Sunshine is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "You Are My Sunshine"?
- The arrangement plays at 160 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "You Are My Sunshine" easy to play on piano?
- This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
- Can I download sheet music for "You Are My Sunshine"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "You Are My Sunshine"?
- "You Are My Sunshine" was originally performed by Traditional. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "You Are My Sunshine"?
- This arrangement uses 4 chords: Bb, F, G7, Gm. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
- What other songs by Traditional can I play here?
- Try "Bury Me Beneath the Willow", "DECK THE HALLS", "WE SHALL OVERCOME". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "You Are My Sunshine"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "You Are My Sunshine" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "You Are My Sunshine"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "You Are My Sunshine" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.