Don't Change on Me
Ray Charles Lyrics


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Girl, you're my sunshine
Chase away the raindrops
Make it all worthwhile
Make all the pain stop
Just like a river
Keep love flowing
Don't let our world stop
Keep it going

[Chorus]
I love you just the way you are
Honey, don't change on me
Girl, don't you change on me, girl, don't you change on me, no, no
Girl, you're my lucky star
Honey, don't change on me
Don't change on me, don't change on me

I used to wonder
Where would I find
Some kind of happiness
And peace of mind
I was living in darkness
But then you came
Bringing the sunlight
Easing my pain

[Chorus]

If there's a heaven
Then this is my prayer
Lord knows I want to know you
If we should meet there
And then forever
We'll walk together
Nothing but sunshine
No more stormy weather





[Chorus]

Overall Meaning

The song "Don't Change On Me" by Ray Charles is a beautiful love song that emphasizes the importance of staying true to oneself in a relationship. The first verse describes the person who fills the singer's life with light, removes the dark clouds and pain. The river imagery serves as a symbol of the continuity of their love. The chorus repeats the message of the song - that the singer loves the person just the way they are and wants them to remain the same. The second verse reveals the transformation in the singer's life since the other person entered it. The lyrics also describe how the singer finds solace and happiness in the relationship.


The last verse expresses the singer's desire to be with the person even in the afterlife. The lyrics reveal that the singer wants to continue walking in sunshine and prefer to avoid stormy weather, which might symbolize difficulties. Charles has used the sunlight metaphorically as a representation of hope, happiness, and joy in this song. Thus, the lyrics indicate that the love shared between the two individuals is strong enough to withstand any obstacles that come their way, and they wish to be together forever.


Line by Line Meaning

Girl, you're my sunshine
You are the light in my life and bring me happiness


Chase away the raindrops
You help me forget about the bad times


Make it all worthwhile
You make everything in my life have meaning


Make all the pain stop
You ease all of the pain in my life


Just like a river
Our love keeps flowing and never stops


Keep love flowing
We need to keep our love going and growing


Don't let our world stop
We should keep our world of happiness and love going


Keep it going
We need to keep our love and happiness going


[Chorus]
The singer loves his partner just the way she is and doesn't want her to change


I used to wonder
The singer was once unsure about how to find happiness and peace


Where would I find
He didn't know where to look for happiness


Some kind of happiness
He was searching for any kind of happiness


And peace of mind
He wanted to be able to feel relaxed and content


I was living in darkness
The singer felt lost and alone


But then you came
His partner brought light and happiness into his life


Bringing the sunlight
She brought happiness and light into his life


Easing my pain
She made his pain and problems disappear


[Chorus]
The singer loves his partner just the way she is and doesn't want her to change


If there's a heaven
The singer wonders if there is a heaven


Then this is my prayer
If heaven exists, the singer hopes to find his partner there


Lord knows I want to know you
The singer wants to be with his partner forever


If we should meet there
If they happen to meet in heaven


And then forever
They will be together for eternity


We'll walk together
They will spend their time in heaven side by side


Nothing but sunshine
In heaven, they will experience only happiness and love


No more stormy weather
They will not experience any more hardships or pain


[Chorus]
The singer loves his partner just the way she is and doesn't want her to change




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: EDDIE REEVES, JIMMY HOLIDAY

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Craig Kreutzer

This was the song my wife had as our first dance at our wedding. Tomorrow is our 20th anniversary. She had the lyrics printed on a framed canvas with our names and date. The best present I have ever received. I am so blessed she said yes.

B Livei

30 anos e me apaixonando por essa música agora 2021😍 Que continue... #raycharlesforever

alice js

I love this song...good memories of fun times... that BASS tho'!!!

gmtgsong

I think it was Carol Kaye, a great woman studio player.

Green Glory

This song is one of the many reasons that Ray Charles was a musical genus.

Sineide Nunes Lima

MUITO LINDAS AS MÚSICAS.

Paulette Robinson

Such a beautiful song!

omar shabazz

He rocks the hell out of this!!! He captures the soul and expression of Black folks that's off the fucking charts!!!

mortygwhiz

This was like the Rosetta stone of Soul Music for me. I herd this song and all of a sudden I got it. I understood all that came before and after. Thanks Brother Ray for your blessing and the joy and entertainment you opened up into my life.

victor robles

ray charles un excelente cantante y compositor q nunca mas va a ver como el q dios lo tenga en su gloria y sea un ejemplo para las nuevas generaciones

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