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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 — 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”
- Where are the chord symbols for "You Are My Sunshine" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "You Are My Sunshine" is in Bb.
- 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.
- 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.
- Does "You Are My Sunshine" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "You Are My Sunshine" is in the key of Bb at 160 BPM.
- What chords are in "You Are My Sunshine"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of Bb, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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