You Are The Sunshine Of My Life

by Stevie Wonder
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You are the (F)sun shine of my (Em7)life,

that’s why I’ll (G7)al ways be a (C)round.

You are the (F)ap ple of my (Em7)eye.

For ev er (G7)you’ll stay in my (C)heart.

I feel like (F)this is the be (Cmaj7)gin ning,

though I’ve loved (F)you for a mil lion (E7)years.

And if I (D)thought our (E)love was (Am)end ing,

I’d could (D7)find my self

(Am)drown ing in my own (G)tears.

(G7)Whoa, whoa.

You are the (F)sun shine of my (Em7)life,

that’s why I’ll (G7)al ways stay a (C)round.

You are the (F)ap ple of my (Em7)eye.

For ev er (G7)you’ll stay in my (C)heart.

You must have (F)known that I was (Cmaj7)lone ly,

be cause you (F)came to a my res (E7)cue.

And I know (D)that this (E)must be (Am)heav en;

how could (D7)so much love

(Am)be ing in side of (G)you?

(G7)Whoa, whoa.

You are the (F)sun shine of my (Em7)life.

You Are The Sunshine Of My Life — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "You Are The Sunshine Of My Life" 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 C, 120 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

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About “You Are The Sunshine Of My Life”

Can I play "You Are The Sunshine Of My Life" 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 The Sunshine Of My Life" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "You Are The Sunshine Of My Life" by Stevie Wonder played in?
You Are The Sunshine Of My Life is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "You Are The Sunshine Of My Life"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "You Are The Sunshine Of My Life" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "You Are The Sunshine Of My Life"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "You Are The Sunshine Of My Life"?
"You Are The Sunshine Of My Life" was originally performed by Stevie Wonder. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Stevie Wonder can I play here?
Try "NGICULELA-ES UNA HISTORIA I AM SINGING", "PART TIME LOVER", "HEAVEN IS TEN ZILLION LIGHT YEARS AWAY". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "You Are The Sunshine Of My Life"?
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 The Sunshine Of My Life" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "You Are The Sunshine Of My Life"?
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 The Sunshine Of My Life" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.