On the Sunny Side of the Street
Jo Stafford Lyrics
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And I had nothing but shadows
Then one morning you passed
And I brightened at last
Now I greet the day and complete the day
With the sun in my heart
All my worry blew away
When you taught me how to say
Grab your coat and get your hat
Leave your worry on the doorstep
Just direct your feet
To the sunny side of the street
Can't you hear a pitter-pat?
And that happy tune is your step
Life can be so sweet
On the sunny side of the street
I used to walk in the shade
With those blues on parade
But I'm not afraid
This Rover crossed over
If I never have a cent
I'd be rich as Rockefeller
Gold dust at my feet
On the sunny side of the street
Grab your street
Jo Stafford's song "On the Sunny Side of the Street" is a classic tune about the transformative power of love. The lyrics describe the singer's life prior to meeting their lover - they "walked with no one," "talked with no one," and had "nothing but shadows." However, everything changes when they meet their lover and suddenly they brighten up, greet the day, and have the "sun in [their] heart."
The main message of the song is to leave your worries behind and focus on the positive aspects of life. The singer encourages the listener to grab their coat and get on the sunny side of the street, where life can be sweet and worry-free. The line "life can be so sweet on the sunny side of the street" emphasizes the idea that life can be positive if we choose to focus on the good things.
Overall, the song is an uplifting and optimistic take on the power of positivity and love. It encourages listeners to leave their worries behind and focus on the good things in life.
Line by Line Meaning
Walked with no one and talked with no one
I was lonely and isolated with no one to confide in.
And I had nothing but shadows
My life was dull and dreary with no light or happiness.
Then one morning you passed
You came into my life unexpectedly one day.
And I brightened at last
You brought joy into my life and made everything better.
Now I greet the day and complete the day
You have given me a reason to wake up every morning and feel fulfilled each night.
With the sun in my heart
Your love has filled me with happiness and contentment.
All my worry blew away
Your presence has helped me to let go of my anxiety and problems.
When you taught me how to say
You showed me how to enjoy life and appreciate the good moments.
Grab your coat and get your hat
Let's go out and have some fun.
Leave your worry on the doorstep
Forget about your problems and enjoy the present moment.
Just direct your feet
Focus on the present and everything that is positive.
To the sunny side of the street
Let's go towards happiness and positivity.
Can't you hear a pitter-pat?
Listen to the sound of your heart beating with excitement.
And that happy tune is your step
Let your happiness guide your every move.
Life can be so sweet
Life can be wonderful with the right attitude and perspective.
On the sunny side of the street
Create a positive, sunny perspective on life.
I used to walk in the shade
I used to be pessimistic and negative about life.
With those blues on parade
I used to be sad and depressed all the time.
But I'm not afraid
But now I'm not scared to face life's challenges.
This Rover crossed over
I've crossed over to happiness and positivity.
If I never have a cent
Even if I have nothing material, I will still be happy.
I'd be rich as Rockefeller
I would feel wealthy and content with my life.
Gold dust at my feet
I am surrounded by happiness and positivity.
On the sunny side of the street
Because I've embraced positivity and happiness, my life is sunny and bright.
Lyrics © Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Dorothy Fields, Jimmy McHugh
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Eduardo Lopez
Walked with no one and talked with no one
And I had nothing but shadows
Then one morning you passed
And I brightened at last
Now I greet the day and complete the day
With the sun in my heart
All my worry blew away
When you taught me how to say
Grab your coat and get your hat
Leave your worry on the doorstep
Just direct your feet
To the sunny side of the street
Can't you hear a pitter-pat?
And that happy tune is your step
Life can be so sweet
On the sunny side of the street
I used to walk in the shade
With those blues on parade
But I'm not afraid
This Rover crossed over
If I never have a cent
I'd be rich as Rockefeller
Gold dust at my feet
On the sunny side of the street
Grab your street
schnellguy
It does not get any better than Jo Stafford!
Enklaev
nah i heard a version of this song ill never find that was way better
Silverdub25
What an arrangement........and, of course, the usual stunning performance from Jo Stafford and the Pied Pipers! Thanks for posting this gem.
Jim
Fred Castellano
I am a Jazz guitarist and really love playing the beautiful music of the '30s, '40s and '50s. They don't write "changes" like that amymore.
robert ovens
Pure, gifted genious of Jo,what a beautiful melodic singer
Gloria Anaruma
Obrigada pela postagem desta belíssima canção que traz otimismo e alegria ao coração. Gratidão pela postagem!
Eduardo Lopez
Walked with no one and talked with no one
And I had nothing but shadows
Then one morning you passed
And I brightened at last
Now I greet the day and complete the day
With the sun in my heart
All my worry blew away
When you taught me how to say
Grab your coat and get your hat
Leave your worry on the doorstep
Just direct your feet
To the sunny side of the street
Can't you hear a pitter-pat?
And that happy tune is your step
Life can be so sweet
On the sunny side of the street
I used to walk in the shade
With those blues on parade
But I'm not afraid
This Rover crossed over
If I never have a cent
I'd be rich as Rockefeller
Gold dust at my feet
On the sunny side of the street
Grab your street
Annie Gorchakov
Great voice...fantastic music!!!! 🔥🥂
Misha Bolock
If there is a heaven, I will be continually listening to Jo Stafford, Martha Tilton, June Christy and Ella there and this song will be played over and over :-)
MrRJDB1969
+Misha Bolock - Would the last name be, Ella Mae Morse or Ella Fitzgerald ?