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 — Simple Sheet Music

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"You Are The Sunshine Of My Life" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of C, 120 BPM.

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

About “You Are The Sunshine Of My Life”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "You Are The Sunshine Of My Life"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
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.
Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "You Are The Sunshine Of My Life". Key of C, 120 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.