Ray Brown Lyrics

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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

Overall Meaning

This song Sunny is a classic jazz standard that speaks about hope, happiness and living life to the fullest. The lyrics start with the singer talking about how their life used to be lonely and filled with shadows, but then one day they meet someone special who brightened up their life. They now greet the day with the sun in their heart and all their worry has been blown away.

The chorus of the song talks about leaving all your troubles behind and heading to the sunny side of the street, a place where life can be sweet and full of happiness. The singer encourages the listener to hear the pitter-pat of their feet and to let that happy tune be their guide. The song finishes with the revelation that the singer used to walk in the shade, but now they are no longer afraid and have crossed over to a brighter side of life.

Line by Line Meaning

Walked with no one and talked with no one
I used to live my life in solitude and loneliness, distancing myself from others.

And I had nothing but shadows
My life was filled with darkness and emptiness, as if shadows were all that surrounded me.

Then one morning you passed
But one day, you came into my life, crossing my path in a way that changed everything.

And I brightened at last
Your presence brought light into my life, and for the first time in a long time, I felt hope and happiness.

Now I greet the day and complete the day
Thanks to you, I can face each day with optimism and energy, and I end each day feeling fulfilled.

With the sun in my heart
Your love and companionship have filled my heart with warmth and joy.

All my worry blew away
My fears and concerns dissipated in the face of your unwavering support and belief in me.

When you taught me how to say
You showed me how to live my life with confidence and positivity.

Grab your coat and get your hat
Now that I have you in my life, let's go out and enjoy all the world has to offer.

Leave your worry on the doorstep
Let's forget our troubles and just focus on each other and our experiences.

Just direct your feet
Let's follow our instinct and explore new opportunities together.

To the sunny side of the street
Let's live our lives guided by optimism and happiness, seeking joy in all that we do.

Can't you hear a pitter-pat?
Let's listen to our heartbeats and feel the excitement of being alive and together.

And that happy tune is your step
Let's dance and move to the beat of our happiness and love for one another.

Life can be so sweet
With you by my side, my life is sweeter and more fulfilling than I ever thought possible.

On the sunny side of the street
Let's never forget the power of optimism and positivity to bring light to our lives and guide the way forward.

I used to walk in the shade
I used to live a life of darkness and negativity, seeing only the worst in the world around me.

With those blues on parade
I was constantly weighed down by sadness and despair, prevented from seeing any joy or hope.

But I'm not afraid
Thanks to you, I have the courage to face any challenge or obstacle that comes our way.

This Rover crossed over
You helped me to cross over from a life of negativity to one of optimism and joy.

If I never have a cent
Even if I were to lose everything material, I would still be rich in the love and support that you provide.

I'd be rich as Rockefeller
The wealth of our love and companionship would be far greater than any monetary wealth I could ever accumulate.

Gold dust at my feet
Every moment spent with you feels like a precious treasure, more valuable than the finest gold.

On the sunny side of the street
With your love and guidance, I am able to live a life of positivity, joy, and fulfillment on the sunny side of the street.

Lyrics © Reservoir Media Management, Inc., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Dorothy Fields, Jimmy McHugh

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