That Lucky Old Sun
Dean Martin Lyrics


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Up in the mornin' out on the job, work like the devil for my pay
But that lucky old sun has nothin' to do
But roll around heaven all day
Fuss with my woman toil for my kids
Sweat 'til I'm wrinkled and gray
While that lucky old sun has nothin' to do
But roll around heaven all day
Good Lawd above, can't you know I'm pinin'
Tears all in my eyes
Send down that cloud with a silver linin'
Lift me to paradise
Show me that river

Take me across and wash all my troubles away
Like that lucky old sun, give me nothin' to do
But roll around heaven all day

Up in the mornin' out on the job,
Work like the devil for my pay
But that lucky old sun has nothin' to do
But roll around heaven all day
Fuss with my woman toil for my kids
Sweat 'til I'm wrinkled and gray
While that lucky old sun has nothin' to do
But roll around heaven all day

Good Lawd above, can't you know I'm pinin'
Tears all in my eyes
Send down that cloud with a silver linin'
Lift me to paradise
Show me that river

Take me across and wash all my troubles away




Like that lucky old sun, give me nothin' to do
But roll around heaven all day

Overall Meaning

The song "That Lucky Old Sun" by Dean Martin is about a man who is tired of working hard and struggling in his life. He wakes up early in the morning to go to work and works like a "devil" just to earn his pay. Meanwhile, the sun has an easy life rolling around heaven all day with nothing to do. The man is envious of the sun's effortless existence, and he wishes he could have the same privilege. He continues working hard, fussing with his woman and toiling for his kids, while the sun has no responsibilities.


The man is so tired and overwhelmed with his life that he cries and begs for the Good Lord to send down a cloud with a silver lining to lift him to paradise. He wants to be shown a river that will take him across and wash away all his troubles. He longs for a life where he has nothing to do but roll around heaven all day like the lucky old sun. This song reflects the sentiments of many people who work hard every day and wish for an easier life.


Line by Line Meaning

Up in the mornin' out on the job, work like the devil for my pay
I wake up early and go to work, working hard all day to earn a living.


But that lucky old sun has nothin' to do But roll around heaven all day
Meanwhile, the sun just sits there in the sky, not having to do anything but shine down on us all day.


Fuss with my woman toil for my kids Sweat 'til I'm wrinkled and gray
After work, I come home and take care of my family, putting in all the effort I can until I am exhausted and aged.


While that lucky old sun has nothin' to do But roll around heaven all day
But the sun just keeps shining, not having to lift a finger or worry about anything.


Good Lawd above, can't you know I'm pinin' Tears all in my eyes
Oh Lord, can't you see that I am longing for something better? I am sad and tearful.


Send down that cloud with a silver linin' Lift me to paradise
Please send me something good, something that will make me happy and take me away to a better place.


Show me that river Take me across and wash all my troubles away
Let me see that beautiful river and take me across it, washing away all my problems and pains.


Like that lucky old sun, give me nothin' to do But roll around heaven all day
I just want to be carefree and happy like the sun, with nothing to worry about and nothing to do except enjoy life.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: Beasley Smith, Haven Gillespie

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