A children's artist from New York City, who, along with her husband (Dan) i… Read Full Bio ↴A children's artist from New York City, who, along with her husband (Dan) is also part of the indie rock band Ida
Her latest album is 'You Are My Little Bird'.

Liz has been recording and performing music for children since 1998, and was the first new children's music artist signed to Smithsonian Folkways Recordings in the 21st century. She has released four albums of children's music, including her 2006 release, You Are My Little Bird, which was voted Best Children's Album of 2006 by Amazon.com. Liz records and performs with her husband Daniel Littleton and daughter Storey Littleton, as well as violinist Jean Cook. They live in the Catskill Mountains of upstate New York.

You Are My Sunshine
Elizabeth Mitchell Lyrics

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You are my sunshine
My only sunshine
You make me happy
When skies are grey
You'll never know, dear
How much I love you
Please, don't take my sunshine away

The other night, dear
While I lay sleeping
I dreamt I held you in my arms
When I awoke, dear
I was mistaken
So I hung my head and cried

You are my sunshine
My only sunshine
You make me happy
When skies are grey
You'll never know, dear
How much I love you
Please, don't take my sunshine away

You are my sunshine
My only sunshine
You make me happy
When skies are grey
You'll never know, dear
How much I love you
Please, don't take my sunshine away

Please, don't take my sunshine away
Please, don't take my sunshine away

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of You Are My Sunshine by Elizabeth Mitchell are a declaration of love and devotion to someone special in the singer's life. The opening verse suggests that this person brings joy to the singer's life even in difficult times ("You make me happy when skies are grey"). The chorus repeats this sentiment even more emphatically, reinforcing the idea that this person is the source of sunshine in the singer's life ("You are my sunshine, my only sunshine").

The second verse speaks to a moment of vulnerability and longing. In a dream, the singer is able to hold this person close, but upon waking up, this person is no longer there. This realization causes the singer to feel lost and alone, as if the sunshine has been taken away. The final chorus repeats the plea from the first chorus, "Please, don't take my sunshine away," as if to emphasize the importance of this person in the singer's life.

Overall, the song is a simple yet powerful affirmation of love and the need for a special someone to brighten our lives in difficult times.

Line by Line Meaning

You are my sunshine
You bring light and joy into my life, and I depend on you for happiness.

My only sunshine
You are the only source of brightness in my life; without you, everything else would be dark and gloomy.

You make me happy
Your presence in my life brings me a sense of contentment and joy that I cannot find anywhere else.

When skies are grey
Even when I feel sad or depressed, you have the power to lift me up and bring color and light back into my life.

You'll never know, dear
I cannot express in words how deep my love for you truly runs; it is a feeling that goes beyond language and explanation.

How much I love you
My feelings for you are so strong and genuine that I cannot imagine my life without you by my side.

Please, don't take my sunshine away
I am so dependent on you for happiness and light in my life that the mere thought of losing you fills me with fear and sorrow.

The other night, dear
On a recent evening, I had a dream that filled me with great happiness and contentment.

While I lay sleeping
During the time when I was unconscious and vulnerable in my bed.

I dreamt I held you in my arms
In my dream, I was able to embrace you and feel the warmth of your presence and love.

When I awoke, dear
Unfortunately, my dream ended and I was forced to return to the reality of my life.

I was mistaken
My dream was not real, and I was forced to confront the fact that I could not hold you in my arms in that moment.

So I hung my head and cried
This realization filled me with deep sadness and grief, and I could not help but weep at the thought of being without you.

Lyrics © Kanjian Music, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Jimmie Davis

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Ollie

Everybody has such sad stories revolving around this song..

I relate to this song in a good way, sort of. I'm dating somebody who has Schizophrenia and suffers from suicidal thoughts and I normally end up crying because they are sad. I just found this song again, and noticed how much the lyrics relate to me.

"Please, don't take my sunshine away" I relate to this part because I don't wanna lose them.

"The other night dear, as I lay sleeping
I dreamed I held you in my arms
But when I awoke, dear, I was mistaken
So I hung my head and I cried." I relate to this part because they live in Canada, while I live 5 hours away in America and have no way of getting to them. We've made plans about meeting up, but we don't know how we are going to do so.

All comments from YouTube:

MidnightWolf069

1y↑3

My mom and my grandma used to sing this to me when I was little. Sadly my mom passed away last year in August. I miss you mom and as this song goes, you're my sunshine my only sunshine. I'm having my first baby in April of this year and I'm gonna sing this to him like you sang it to me. We miss you bunches and he will always know of his grandma.

George Maguire

6y↑65

My wife of 53 years was in a coma for 3 weeks and I sang this to her EVERY day. She passed 5 years ago but It still bring tears to my eyes whenever I hear it. Miss you sweetie

Henderson

2y↑2

I'm sorry bout that bro. Man up

Anthony

1y↑5

@Henderson Why the disrespect?

Kimchi

I don’t think the guy was disrespecting, I think they meant like “man up, you can get through this!” Or something it was a bad choice of words but I don’t think they were trying to be disrespectful

Sharon Inman

47w↑2

Your post touched my heart...

J L

41w↑1

@henderson6904 man up?? You're about one big POS! This man lost the love of his life and put him self out here with raw emotion to express his sorrow and it was most likely for himself to reflect and not for assclowns to bash him. So disrespectful and your mom should've swallowed you or at least did a better job of raising you.
To the gentleman that lost his wife, thank you for sharing and I'm so sorry for your loss and pain. I've been married for 28 years and cannot imagine the hell that you must have gone thru and most likely still go thru. I pray that you may find some peace and happiness knowing that you will be reunited and see your "sweetie" once again some day. I hope you sir, have a blessed day. ❤

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Hope Waldronn

4y↑1.1K

I am suffering from depression so I sing this song everyday to myself knowing that somewhere my sunshine will be waiting for me

Antidepressant19

4y↑47

Hold on you will get through.I pray for your quick recovery.

Ellie Hunt

4y↑24

You will get through and I hope u feel better in life

Basant Helal

4y↑25

Every thing will pass and you will be ok again just hold on for this period I know this because I was suffring from OCD and depression but I got through all of this and now I get better and I could find happiness again so I can tell you that there is a light in the end of pass just be patient and fight to reach the light

Russell Styles

4y↑8

aww

Russell Styles

4y↑11

I am praying for u and i hope u get better love

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RatsOnTheIce19

28w↑2

A lot of people say this song is sad but I also feel like it’s happy as well… it’s a beautiful song

Phoenix Hill

4y↑309

I used to sing this to my little sister. She's 7 years younger than I am. The other night she came into my room crying and asked me to sing it to her. She's 9, and she misses her friends. It seems to have helped her, and i just keep listen to it over and over again. It makes me happy.

kenia rodriguez

4y↑2

Did she die?🤔

Melody Brinigar

3y↑3

Bless you for your kindness.
God is the ultimate healer.

Cakey Unicorn

3y↑1

God bless u

Rica Walker

2y↑1

This bring back so many happy memories God bless this song

Geraldine Alison

Weee

SweetSouthernPeach

34w↑1

My grandma sung this to me every night when i was little. She would say my name(shaylyn) instead of sunshine, She was one of the biggest parts of my life.
Right now im laying next to her the hospice nurse said she 36 hours 36 hours ago. She still fighting. I have this song on repeat as we both laying here and cry. I will miss her with every part of my being and i love her more💕

X heartbroken

Evie Mikos

3y↑22

My aunt sang this to me every day when I was through the ages of 0-4. She died when I was 4, I still cry and can't get over her. This song is the only thing that helps me.

Liz

2y↑1

My companion birdie left me today, I named her after this song because she would always chirp along to it every time I’d play it or sing it to her..
Rest In Piece Sunshine, I’ll miss you..
7.17.22

Sheri Locke

8y↑31

I woke up with this song in my mind. My mom used to sing it to me and I sang it to my daughter. Sometimes I wonder if songs like this will be forgotten. I hope not.

Entropy is Law

3y↑3

I haven’t forgotten.

Astridwarrior95

1y↑1

From the Future Generation: We will never forget this song, it will always have a place in our hearts and we will share it with our children, I promise you! <3

Amethyst Rose MacLaren

37w

My mom use to sing this to me when I was a child and she sang it to my child and to her great grandchildren.
I sing it too.
I thinks it's not only beautiful but a nice way of carrying our dear loved ones with us and so precious to sing it to our children and our grandchildren. It's a glorious treasure!

Tiffanie gor

I have played this same song for the past four years for my daughter because it helps her fall asleep. Thank goodness for this song. It's a life saver.

Kylee Bryant

3y↑1

My granny sung this to my mom as I was being born singing this up until 10 when she passed in her sleep I wish I could've sung it to her as she drifted to bed that night ❤granny❤

Lozzie74

4y↑1

My ex wife and I would sing this to our kids every night. She sang the melody and I sang the harmony. Now I use this YouTube clip to enable my boys to hear that same sound just before sleep. God bless.

JULIE C

3y↑9

As my mother aged, we liked to sings different songs together. She eventually had to go to assisted living. I would call her on her cell phone and sing this song you are my sunshine. She loved it when i sang to her. My mother recently passed away from covid. I still sing this song to myself and feel as though she is singing along with me from heaven.

October 8

3y↑3

This version is the best version 💙

FlexTech Media

6y↑16

This is the most beautiful rendition of this song I have ever heard, and a lot of us have heard this song starting from childhood. We lost our sunshine recently, I'll leave it at that. I'm glad I'm in my office alone. I'm sort of heap right now. Simple beauty is so rare. The way this song was performed...it just doesn't get any better.

William Saaty

8y↑68

I have an 18 month old granddaughter and since she was just days old I'll rock her while she drinks her nap or bedtime bottle and I sing along with this beautiful version and rock her to sleep. She's learned how to hum along to it as she's falling asleep. Old grandpa loves rocking this precious little baby!

Susie Zienko

3y↑6

thats

ADORABLE

your awesome

Niloy Roy

45w↑1

❤

Karlijn S

6y↑53

This was one of my dear grandmother’s favourite songs, she would always sing along when my dad played it on his guitar. She passed away on Christmas Day. At the funeral, the entire church sang this song for her and it was so so beautiful.

Williams Morgan

3y↑1

Yes I really love this song

Henderson

2y↑1

Hello! How are you doing today! Please pardon me for intruding into your privacy, just wanna give a word of condolence bout your grandma, I do bet you gonna miss her. But it's alright. So, how are you doing?

Katie Fisher

7y↑5

This is my 2 year old daughter's favorite song, and she asks for me to either sing it or play it every night before bed! 😍 This song brought a lot of comfort to me when I was little. My grandma sang it to me durring her occasional visits. My mom and I never had a very close relationship, so it's special to me in part of my daughter's and my relationship.

Loveyocats666

3y↑13

My mom used to sing this to me before I went to bed, I’m 20 and she’s been dead almost 7 years now...I sing this to myself when I want to remember her.

ilicia 💚

I sing this song to my brand new puppy.. she is my sunshine and always will be.. stay safe everyone, I pray for you all, if you have depression, all you have to do is fight it. I have depression, and I have worked my way to get myself where I am now even with depression trying to fight back. My puppy Winnie is the best thing in the whole wide world... stay safe, life life to the fullest...❤️

Mayah Jones

9y↑417

My mom used to sing this to me. She died when I was 9 so I listen to this so I can feel better. It just makes me miss her more.

Jaydah Cameron Wolfe

6y↑7

I used to sing this to my Grate Grandma before she died when I was 4. I was more connected to her than anyone else.

Chris Tanner

5y↑4

Hope you fell better my mom sang this to me and my 2 brothers

xXhellokittyXx

5y↑4

I love these kind of songs

Elizabeth Coderre

5y↑3

Mayah Jones I'm sorry that happened to you but I know your feeling so just keep praying ok

Tolkien

4y↑2

Mayah stay strong Im sorry,Always be happy and keep smiling, Wish you the best in your life

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Sarah Calvert

This song, this version, was played at my sons funeral. I cried then and I'll cry everytime I hear it - 19 minutes was more than expected but just wasn't enough... they took my sunshine away xx

CanavanOfficial

8y↑13

I sing this to my 6 day old daughter and it means so much. My emotions always run high and I shed a little tear. Daddy loves you so much Melody <3

Gymbagel

5y↑4

The first woman I ever truly loved always sang this to me and I remember exactly where and when, but now when I listen to it I think I actually understand the meaning behind the lyrics and I'll never forget her ever and I'll always be happy for her whatever comes across her path.

Lucy Heartfilia

7y↑54

This reminds me of my dad :( he died 4 years ago when I was 8 I cried for at least 28 hours straight.... The entire 5 months nothing could make me truly happier then just to hear his voice....I just want to hear his voice one more time.....

Natalie

My dad died last year and this song reminds me of him too ❤️

Iprololal UwU

I hope you feel better :)

yochana317

34w

I sang this to my brother when he was crying as a baby. It always calmed him. He is in Heaven now…this is a great version.

tnemelk ommi

5y↑93

This song is smashing me to bits.. Reading all the attached stories of sadness and grief has opened up my emotions ....I offer prayers for all in need, including myself,,....

Susie Zienko

3y↑2

you give me hope for the world

tnemelk ommi

3y↑2

@Susie Zienko Hello Susie, Thank you for your kind words.. You are a sweet lady.... We are all GOD's creation, and His Love shall reside within us for ever and ever,,....

Jojo Porch

3y↑10

I feel so incredibly wonderful to have my sunshine in my life. He's sick right now with a slight cold so I have him laying on my chest asleep. I love playing this for him when he's sick and, even though I may not like my singing voice, I'll sing it to him if he asks. He's been my rock since we met and he's been there for me through everything. I love you Azzie and I can't wait to call you my husband.

Al Stone

This is my favourite version of this song, really beautiful. And truly moving reading the stories about what this song has meant to people.

June Witten

7y↑5

This song has been a blessing over the years, being someone's sunshine is the ultimate joy you can experience.

zombehattack

4y↑27

This is the last song I ever sang to my best friend. I held her close and sang my heart out through the tears. Her little heart stopped a minute later.

Rest in peace, Charlie, you really were my sunshine.
2004-2020

ᏦuᏒᎬᎥjᎥ fujᎾshᎥ Tzaphorah

7y↑1

For all the people out there who lost some one or something important...GOD BLESS YOU and keep strong!!

Christina Shepard

My Daddy used to sing this song to me- even when I was in my 30s. He used to sing it to his grand babies. His Momma, my Grandmother, used to sing it to him. This song means so much to me.

NeverEndingAmelia

7y↑1

Whenever I was sad as a kid, my Aunty sang this to me and I cuddled her. I sang along with her all the way through. My nickname as a kid was Baby Sunshine...hearing this again made me cry so much.

Nova identidade

7y↑1

Que música linda

Cheyenne Thomas

This was the song my grandma sang to my siblings and my 2 cousins when we were all new born babies and we all sang this song at her Funeral as a tribute! Everytime I listen to this I think about my grandma Tina every time! She past away when I was 17 on Feb 12 2014 9 yrs ago! I miss her more and more each day!

Cherpop

10y↑421

Reading all the stories about the sunshines people had in their life while listening to this song is making me cry because it's so...heartbreaking. Keep singing everybody, it's how we stay strong even in the face of the darkness without our sunshine.

The Bible Girl ♡

9y↑2

Mario Franco

7y↑4

Cherstal you cannot see light in light, you can only see light in darkness. I'm very sorry for all of our losses and hope the best your guy's lived. God bless us all

These are the few of my favourite things....

Chersta

Sienna Villa

6y↑1

My friend his name is Austin and he passed away and I always wanted him back and I always sang this song to him because I miss him and I want him back

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Kaitlyn Mikulski

My grandmother sang this to me when I was a little girl to help me fall asleep. She died of COPD when I was 7. I'm 15 now and whenever I hear this song I think of her and I cry. I miss you Grandmom. ❤

Point Blank

My mom used to sing this to me. We're not as close anymore and things between are a bit tense. But it has positive memories with it. And the crowd used to sing it together at a parade my family went to every year.
Now I sing it to my boyfriend when we call and whenever I miss him or I'm upset I sing it to myself.
I have really bad anxiety that anyone that I love or cares about me will leave me, so 'please don't take my sunshine away' hits hard.

Peter Reed

5y↑1

Lovely old song, an all time favourite and played at lots of family events, thank you for the share 😃😉

Yukine Miyatona

My mother died two weeks ago from a car crash. So I sing this song for her because if she were still alive today July, 3rd 2017, would be her birthday. I feel for all those who've lost their Sunshine's too. Be strong, and keep singing till we all meet one day in heaven to see our Sunshine's again.

Just Add Water 💦

I sing this song to my daughter everyday before she goes to school. ❤️🌞

Larry Riley

10y↑1.8K

Im a 76 year old male and as. I watched and listened to this wonderful old song, tears came to my eyes thinking back 51 years ago when my Sunshine was taken from me.It is no easer this very moment than it was thoses 51 years ago, i'll always hang my head dear and cry!I still love my sunshine!

Julie julzs

10y↑14

sad song but very grate.

Julie julzs

10y↑12

im 46years old.

Julie julzs

10y↑8

your sweet! im at drs now well chat later.

Bean Boi

10y↑77

I am a 15 year old girl and this brings me to tears. Sir, your a very strong man. Stay strong sir, stay strong.

Julie julzs

10y↑5

hi larry. :)

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Peyton Ethington

3y↑1

My grandma would sing this song to me as a kid and when I would be upset or sad she would sing this to calm me down,when I moved from Kentucky to Florida when I was upset I would call her and she would sing this to me over the phone and she would tell me to grab my pull toy that plays this,she passed 5 months ago from covid and I wish I would’ve recorded her singing this,I called her a few days before she went into a coma and even though I haven’t accepted her death yet I have some peace knowing I told her she loved me and that she told me she loved me more.At her funeral I had asked for a moment with her in private and I had brought my pull toy that she would always tell me to grab and I played that while crying,then during the funeral they played this song and through my sobs I sung knowing it would be the last time I would ever be with her,I still play that pull toy for the memories of my grandma.I recently found out one of my teachers is pregnant and as a gift I’m gonna buy her the same pull toy I had so when her baby is upset or sad they can hear the song and calm down as I once did

Miss Bumblebee

8y↑2

This is just plain beautiful! Too bad, stuff like this doesn't get played on the radio.

Mirabella Pausch

2y↑1

My great grandma used to sing this song to me when I was little and I listen to this when I miss her when I can’t go visit her in her nursing home

Vanessa T

5y↑2

My favorite all time lullaby! Wow at the memories these lyrics bring back! 💛 I sang this to all four of my babies ☀️🌻 And in 2 months, my first grandbaby will be here and I can't wait to continue the tradition with her!

Roxana Nunez

I dedicate this beautiful song to my beloved son who passed away on February 27 2017 😪😪he was only 21 years old ❤we miss and love him forever

Marineartist101

8y↑742

my boyfriend sang this to me when he was in the hospital, I don't think I've ever cried more than I did, especially now that he's passed away

VirJiny Provost

8y↑27

I'm sorry. You are loved. Please know this.

Kevin H. Ovalle

8y↑14

So sorry for your loss.

Rosalina Bloom

8y↑5

Sorry for your loss

Heidi Avena

8y↑13

+Marineartist101 Sorry for your loss. my first love sang this to me also, but he didnt die he just left me.. :( he better die than left me for another one.. just saying lol

Stress

8y↑2

I'm so sorry for your loss

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william smith

I lost my wife of 62 years in December and I can't stop the tears when I listen to this..

Me Life

4y↑1

I used to sing this to my 9 year old cousin in hospital while she was in a coma. I never left her side. Sadly she passed away. Always in my heart.

Black Calla Lily

6y↑1

when I was a kid.. I honestly thought my dad wrote this song for me.. my family sung it to me all the time.. I was much older before I knew different... lol.. and it was so odd to hear it on tv and believing my dad was a famous song writer 😊

Ana Lissette PB

My grandmother use to always sing this song to me and my brother she called him Sunshine and i her Pink Rainbow 🌈 . She passed away yesterday night and i saw with her for 3 days as she was leaving us and i sang her this song... Now its the next night and im listening to it on repeat. I am crying but i hold this song dear and close to my heart ❤️

Emma Murray

This song….. thanks to my sister is the ONLY song that could get my son to sleeep for the first year of his life, and part of his second and third…… and he’s now 5 and this is the only version that he’ll listen too 🧡🧡 currently getting him to sleep with it now. (I have to find this video everytime)

Frances Takacs

8y↑512

I sang this every night to my dog when he was sick, he loved it. When he passed, I tried to sing it, but broke down. Still makes me cry, but I need it right now.

northernlitez1

8y↑3

aww...I know exactly what you mean

joel.atangan

8y↑7

dogs are family... they love you more than they love themselves...

Galatea

8y↑4

+pooanddoo that's is also my situation. My little dog died some time ago and this was his song and now i'm can't stop crying when i listen this song

Momo

8y↑2

:-( </3 I'm sorry to hear, I always use to sing it to my cat, and then she also got sick as I was leaving for college. Did the same in high hopes she'd get better but unfortunately not.

whatisaspacebar

8y↑2

I did exactly the same thing! I knew he was dying of cancer and so spoiled him rotten for an entire year before having to let him go. I sang it around him (never to him, he was a proud alpha male who didn't do soppy- lol). Miss him terribly.

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Ash Whasit Toyah

Me and my mom would listen to this in the car on the way to school. I associated it with bad memories since I was struggling with mental illness and both of my parents didnt understand, so they would ridicule me, call me names, etc. I always felt uncomfortable when my mom would sing it.
But now, I'm trying to associate this song with someone called Sunny. I listened to this song for the first time in years today with him. We danced to it and sang, he loved it! I didnt feel uncomfortable while singing it with him. It was a special moment for many reasons.
He is now my Sunshine, and I am his.

Ian Stewart

3y↑1

I hear this song and think of my unborn girl grace and her mum. She was our heavenly miracle.

Christine Sims

4y↑2

Reading some of these posts, I am grateful this song has meant so much to people and it's been a source of comfort too. I sang this song to my second child, who has autism. She is my sunshine.

Debby Ledbetter

This is My Heart Dog's song we shared...She had to go about 10 years ago....so this is a very meaningful, heartfelt song for me...the significance of this cannot be put into words. If anyone doesn't know what a Heart Dog is, it's the one that out of ALL the ones I've loved so much that she is is simply everything as close to perfection there is to me! Thanks again!

Moon Light

4y↑1

Came here to learn this song to sing to my child since Idk any cause my mother never sang any to me, and I seen all the comments from people who have lost their mother and they come hear this song for comfort, I guess one good thing from having a hateful mother is that I won't miss her when she passes.. I'm sure its devastating losing a loving mother. 💔

Kristine O'R

10y↑5

I am a women suffering from infertility, miscarriage and cancer. This song (especially the verse) means so much to me.

Henderson

I'm sorry bout your current health challenges dear, so,how are you doing now?

{Anonymous}

i used to listen to this song a ton back then, me and my mom worked on the road (this was about 4 years ago) and within those years ive had alot of trauma, and depression, hearing this song took me back to those days, when i didnt know much and was happier. though it was a different cover, this one still hits home for me.

Roxana - Maria Diaconu

I don't know if I'm crying because of the song or because of the comments. There's a lot of stories. Different kinds of love and that's beautiful. Love each other! ❤️

Ollie

Barry grier

8y↑23

What a beautiful version of this long cherished song,by Elizabeth Mitchell...I loved it..

Hannah Waggoner

I try to sing this to my dog every now and then so he feels that my mom is still here. They were best friends, always together. Love you mom. I promise to take care of him till his last breath. ❤️

Fernanda Castellanos

9y↑117

I used to sing this song to my daughter. Then, she died from cancer. When she was 2 weeks old. I am really sad. Because when I sang this song when she was crying she would stop.💜 I LOVE YOU, Ally.😓

Sarah Duignan

3y↑9

So sorry for your loss

Zian Soto

3y↑5

Hi im so sorry for loss❤❤

junjie xu

3y↑4

oh my dear，sorry

Sahba Tabibi

3y↑1

I’m sorry for your lose 🙁

CookieZgacha

Aww so sad im so sad for you just remember your memorise whapen your dauter died：D

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robbie

5y↑1

My mom sang this to me when I was younger and I always cried,I am too scared to lose her but now I sing it to myself when she isn't here.😭💔

Henderson

I'm sorry for intruding into your privacy, but am really sorry bout your lost dear, so. How are you doing?... If you don't mind me asking

Joe Cooper

This is nothing shy of beautiful. The best version ever. We used to sing this to my son when he was younger. We found this through Pandora. I have to buy it.

Sabrina Dionne

I love this song! My granny used to sing this to my twin brother and I when we were you get before she passed away and now I play it EVERY night to get my 1 year old son to sleep this is the only song that he'll sleep to💙

Zie . H

Im 14 and my grandpa used to sing this to me every night and now I sing it to my sisters. They really love this song and it was special to me so I wanted to pass on the specialness of this song. This song is my favorite song.

Jazz andy

6y↑42

If someone special used to sing this song for you. Then that someone has passed away.
You may always comeback here just to hear this song especially when you miss those special ones.

LoverWitch

10y↑23

Thank you so much for posting this. This song is my grandfather's legacy. He loved life so much; loved food, good company and made everything seem alright. He wasn't scary, he made even me feel at ease, even wanted. He sang this song to my mother and she sang it to me. He recently took the journey. I miss him so much. But the point of this is that I sang this song to him on his deathbed to say goodbye and when I came out my mom went in. When she came out she said he was smiling when she saw him. <3 I love you Grampa!

Lorraine Packer

30w

My mom sang this to me when I was l was a toddler and I still have wonderful memories of the one time she was singing it to me. She died 8 years ago and this reminds me of her. I also sang it to my children when they were little.

O Doyle

8y↑3

I sung this song to my granddaughter when she was little words say it all how much they mean to you 💖💙💖💙💖💙💖💙💖💙💖💙💖💋

Frances Ruis

4y↑1

I love this sweet version. When my first granddaughter was born she was the joy of my heart. Her sweet smile and sparkling eyes always made me think of a "sunshiny day" so that's why I sang this song to her when she was little. She will be 20 tomorrow but her smile still brightens my day.

Wystful Acedia

My mom sung this to me when I was little, before we were separated, and it makes me cry every time I hear it.

Verratos Rogue

To me this song is about taking joy in extreme pain, which sounds weird but is definitely a thing, especially with love.

Chelseaaa

4y↑21

Starting today, I'll sing this to my boyfriend and my future children. So that whenever they hear this song, they will always remember that they are my sunshines ❤️

Leticia Becerra

I sang this to my baby sister, well when she was alive for 1 hour. :(
I remember I was holding her for the first time and I started singing this to her. 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. :(

Em

I always sing this song to my kids they make me feel happy when sky’s are gray 💖Ximena,Oscar, Javier and Jessica

Sophia

4y↑1

My dad used to sing this to me when I was a little girl. Now I'm trying to learn to play it on the ukulele while he's away so I can sing it to him when he comes home. I'll probably also sing it to my girlfriend because she'd appreciate it a lot. They are my sunshines <3

Peggy Dortsch

8y↑2

I sang this song to my children. Now I sing it to my grandchildren. I love the way they look at me while I'm singing it, there is so much love there. I hope they will always remember it like you all seem to remember it. It really is so beautiful. I am so sorry for all of you that are in pain.

Williams Morgan

Nice

Doc

My grandmother used to sing this to me all the time as a child. She died last night to liver cancer. I just wish I had a recording of her singing this to listen to

Jennifer lynn Bourcier

3y↑3

My mama sang this to me from birth to the day she went to heaven. I miss her so much. My children are not with me either right now and this song...I have dreams of them playing, and me holding them. I see them once a week but I'm thankful for every time. My mom's with me in my heart and spirit. I love them so so much! 🥰😭

Julia Jan

Singing this for my baby through messenger I hope she could listen,shes not in good condition,health issues getting worst,so sad thinking shes alone and no one is taking care of her😢😢😢it breaks my heart so much knowing ur loved one is suffering from pain and w/o me there💔💔💔

Benjamin Holmes

This lady's voice is marvelous.

Banana

I cry to this song every time. Why? Probably not the reason you expected…When I was little (1-9) I was my parents sunshine, and we were a happy family. Just us 3. But of course, 5th grade destroyed my mental health, ripping my family apart. My mom used to sing this to me every night. I miss those memories so much. I miss when my mom would hold me. I miss when my dad would read with me. I miss when I didn’t have fights every night. I miss when my mom would lay in bed with me and tell me stories. I miss not having to worry about every little thing that happens. I miss wanting to go outside and take walks with my parents. I miss my old house. What I miss the most? My mom singing me this to get me to sleep…

taibah lavander

Everyone here has a touching story about how this song reminds them of loved ones while I'm sitting here singing this to my cats while they fall asleep... #ForeverAlone 💖

ROBERTO TADAO

Essa música é linda.

Wendelile

9y↑45

This was my moms favorite song, every time I hear it I can't stop myself from crying, and my heart aches so bad...... My entire childhood I was never away from my mom..... I was laying right next to her when she passed away in her sleep from lung cancer...... She used to sing this song every day, but now it is a well sharpened knife that plunges into my family's hearts whenever the song is played

Kiara

9y↑1

My grandmas got lung cancer... This breaks my heart 💕😪

Galaxy Ztar

Im sorry dude. My Grandma died from cancer and we always used to sing it too. That's why you should always hold your loved ones close to your heart, and death and tragedy away.

ASMRandGaming1

I feel so bad for you sorry for your loss me reading that made me tear up I would be the exact same as you if that happened to somebody special to me 😭😭😭

Summer Staggenborg

8y↑1

my grandma always sang this to the grand kids she has a amazing voice

Name Goes Here

5y↑1

I’ve never had anyone sing this to me, but I cry every time I listen to this.

lilAvacado ÙwÚ

Me too

lilAvacado ÙwÚ

It remindes me of those I've lost

Jennifer Forbes

3y↑1

My mom used to sing this song to me when I was little or sick I miss her so much she past 5 years ago I miss her voice so much now Mother’s Day sucks for me 😢😢😢

Sujit Kumar Paul

😚One of my fav song💕 I always listen this song when I get sad🙂

galaktikai

7y↑8

My grandpa used to sing this to me before he passed. He had a cancer relapse that attacked his entire body and we didn't know until it was too late. The last thing he said to me was "you did good". I miss him so damn much. He was the best man you'd ever had met. He'd have never hurt a fly.

Fang Worthington

8y↑8

I remember my grandmother singing this to me when my parents were away. this song gets me through everything, its helps me with my savan syndrome

Jayadev Chowdhury

8y↑2

😀

Jwana Baban

I used to sing this song to my son, he liked it too much and still i called him you are my sunshine 😍

EnoVarma

7y↑3

Musically: one of the most soothing songs ever written.
Lyrically: one of the most heart-breaking, profoundly sad songs ever written.

Roxana Nunez

33w↑1

We lost our beloved son on feb 27 2017😪😪🙏🙏we love him dearly every single day of our lives he was only 21 years old

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