On the Sunny Side of the Street
Peggy Lee 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

The lyrics of Peggy Lee's "On the Sunny Side of the Street" tells a story of a person who had been walking alone and lost, with nothing but shadows to keep them company. But their life is transformed when they meet someone who brings light into their life. The morning they meet this person, they brighten up and feel complete, as they now have the sun in their heart. They no longer worry about life's troubles, as they have been taught 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." The lyrics highlight that life can be sweet and joyful, as long as one chooses to focus on the positive and let go of their worries.


The lyrics are a metaphor for life and how our experiences shape us. We all face tough times and hardships, but it's important to have someone who can bring joy into our lives and help us see the sunny side of it. The emphasis on positivity and joy is emphasized through the use of pitter-pat rhythms and a happy tune, which encourages the listener to be optimistic and hopeful.


Line by Line Meaning

Walked with no one and talked with no one
I was lonely and didn't have anyone to talk to or walk with.


And I had nothing but shadows
My life was empty and I felt lost.


Then one morning you passed
But then you came into my life.


And I brightened at last
You made me happy and lifted my spirit.


Now I greet the day and complete the day
I start and end my day with joy and enthusiasm.


With the sun in my heart
My heart is filled with happiness.


All my worry blew away
My worries disappeared.


When you taught me how to say
When you taught me to focus on the positive.


Grab your coat and get your hat
Get ready to go outside.


Leave your worry on the doorstep
Don't bring your worries with you.


Just direct your feet
Head in the right direction.


To the sunny side of the street
Towards a more positive outlook.


Can't you hear a pitter-pat?
Listen to your heart skip with joy.


And that happy tune is your step
Your mood is uplifted and reflected in your step.


Life can be so sweet
Life can be wonderful and full of joy.


On the sunny side of the street
Looking at the bright side of life.


I used to walk in the shade
I used to be unhappy and dwell in negativity.


With those blues on parade
With a constant stream of problems and sadness.


But I'm not afraid
But I'm now courageous and optimistic.


This Rover crossed over
I've left the negative mindset behind.


If I never have a cent
Even if I'm broke and penniless.


I'd be rich as Rockefeller
I'd still feel wealthy and happy.


Gold dust at my feet
Life would be full of opportunities and happiness.


On the sunny side of the street
Living a positive and joyful life.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Reservoir Media Management, Inc., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Dorothy Fields, Jimmy McHugh

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Anonymous


on Why Don't You Do Right (Get Me Some Money Too)

Why Don't You Do Right - Casey Abrams - Lyrics
You had plenty money 1922
You let other women make a fool of you
Why don't you do right, like some other men do?

Get out of here and get me some money too?
You're sitting there wondering what it's all about
You ain't got no money, they will throw you out
Why don't you do right, like some other men do?
Get out of here and get me some money too?

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You had plenty money 1922
You let other women make a fool of you
Why don't you do right, like some other men do?
Get out of here and get me some money too?
Why don't you do right, like some other men do?
Why don't you do right, like some other men do?

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