you are my sunshine, my only sunshine,
you make me happy, when skies are gray.
you'll never know dear, how much i love you,
please don't take my sunshine away.

you told me once dear, you really loved me,
and no one else could come between,
but now you've left me, and love another.
you have shattered all my dreams.

you are my sunshine, my only sunshine,
the other night dear, as i lay sleeping,
i dreamt i held you in my arms,
you make me happy, when skies are gray.
when i awoke dear, i was mistaken,
you'll never know dear, how much i love you,
and i hung my head and i cried!
please don't take my sunshine away.

you are my sunshine, my only sunshine,
you make me happy, when skies are gray.
you'll never know dear, how much i love you,
please don't take my sunshine away.

you told me once dear, you really loved me,
and no one else could come between,
but now you've left me, and love another.
you have shattered all my dreams.

you are my sunshine, my only sunshine,
you make me happy, when skies are gray.
you'll never know dear, how much i love you,
please don't take my sunshine away