Sunshine Life For Me
The Beatles/Ringo Starr Lyrics

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By George Harrison

UH-HOO!

IT'S A SUNSHINE LIFE FOR ME,
IF I COULD GET AWAY FROM THIS CLOUD OVER ME,
SEEMS TO JUST FOLLOW ME AROUND.

IT'S A SUNSHINE LIFE FOR ME,
IF I COULD GET AWAY FROM THIS CLOUD OVER ME,
SEEMS TO JUST FOLLOW ME AROUND.

THERE'S A GOOD LIFE HAD FOR FREE,
WHEN YOU'RE OUT IN THE COUNTRY.
THAT'S WHAT I COULD USE,
IF I COULD GET AWAY THERE SOON.

IT'S A SUNSHINE LIFE FOR ME,
IF I COULD GET AWAY FROM THIS CLOUD OVER ME,
SEEMS TO JUST FOLLOW ME AROUND.

THERE'S A GOOD LIFE HAD AT SEA,
IF YOU'RE NOT IN THE NAVY.
THAT'S THE LIFE FOR YOU,
SAIL AWAY, RAYMOND, SAIL AWAY.

HO!

AH!

NOW MOST FOLKS JUST BORE ME,
ALWAYS IMPOSING
AND IÂ'D RATHER MEET A TREE
SOMEWHERE OUT IN THE CORNFIELD.

AND IT'S A SUNSHINE...

IT'S A SUNSHINE LIFE FOR ME,
IF I COULD GET AWAY FROM THIS CLOUD OVER ME,
SEEMS TO JUST FOLLOW ME AROUND.

IT'S A SUNSHINE LIFE FOR ME,
IF I COULD GET AWAY FROM THIS CLOUD OVER ME,
SEEMS TO JUST FOLLOW ME AROUND.

IT'S A SUNSHINE LIFE FOR ME,
IF I COULD GET AWAY FROM THIS CLOUD OVER ME,
SEEMS TO JUST FOLLOW ME AROUND.

AND IT'S A SUNSHINE,
I SAID, SUNSHINE,
IT'S A SUNSHINE.

HA! HA! HA! HOO!

Overall Meaning

In the song "Sunshine Life For Me," George Harrison expresses his desire for a better life away from the negativity that seems to surround him. He longs for the simple pleasures of being in the countryside or on a boat at sea, away from people who bore and impose on him. The repeating lyric of "it's a sunshine life for me" emphasizes Harrison's longing for a brighter, more carefree life without the dark cloud that seems to follow him.

The song can be interpreted as a reflection of Harrison's personal struggles during the Beatles' tumultuous years, with the cloud representing the pressures and tensions of the band and their fame. The idea of escaping to the countryside or the sea suggests his desire to find peace and solitude away from the chaos of the music industry.

Overall, the song is a delightful ode to escapism and the longing for a simpler, sunnier life.

Line by Line Meaning

IT'S A SUNSHINE LIFE FOR ME,
I want a happy, carefree life.

IF I COULD GET AWAY FROM THIS CLOUD OVER ME,
I feel weighed down and need to escape my troubles.

SEEMS TO JUST FOLLOW ME AROUND.
My problems keep haunting me.

THERE'S A GOOD LIFE HAD FOR FREE,
The simple life is the best life.

WHEN YOU'RE OUT IN THE COUNTRY.
Living in the countryside brings peace and happiness.

THAT'S WHAT I COULD USE,
I need a change of scenery and pace.

IF I COULD GET AWAY THERE SOON.
I'm eager to escape to the countryside.

THERE'S A GOOD LIFE HAD AT SEA,
Sailing is a great way to live life.

IF YOU'RE NOT IN THE NAVY.
You don't need to be in the navy to enjoy sailing.

THAT'S THE LIFE FOR YOU,
You should try sailing if you want a good life.