You Are My Sunshine

by Traditional
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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 — Piano Lead Sheet

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"You Are My Sunshine" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of Bb, 160 BPM.

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About “You Are My Sunshine”

What key is "You Are My Sunshine" by Traditional played in?
You Are My Sunshine is arranged in the key of Bb 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.

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