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Sunny Side Of The Street
The Dave Brubeck Quartet 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
In the first verse of the song Sunny Side of the Street, the singer describes their state of loneliness and darkness. They walked and talked with no one and had nothing but shadows. Then, they had a chance encounter with someone in the morning, and that changed everything. The lyrics suggest that this encounter with a person filled the singer with hope and joy. It revitalized them and made them feel like they have the sun in their heart. They describe how all their worry blew away when this person taught them 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." Now, the singer greets the day and completes their day by embracing the positivity and happiness in life. They are no longer walking with blues on parade, and they can cross over to the sunny side of the street.
The song speaks about hope, optimism, and how a positive attitude can change our lives. Rather than focusing on the negativity and the worry, the song encourages us to let go of our fears and embrace life with a positive attitude. The lyrics suggest that even if we have nothing, we can still feel rich if we have a positive outlook on life. The song is an inspiration to everyone, reminding us that we can choose to be happy and optimistic no matter what life throws at us.
Line by Line Meaning
Walked with no one and talked with no one
I was alone and had no one to share my feelings with
And I had nothing but shadows
My life was empty and full of darkness
Then one morning you passed
You came into my life unexpectedly
And I brightened at last
You brought happiness and light into my life
Now I greet the day and complete the day
I start and end my day with happiness because of you
With the sun in my heart
I feel happy and content inside
All my worry blew away
I stopped worrying about everything
When you taught me how to say
You gave me the courage to speak up
Grab your coat and get your hat
Get ready to leave your troubles behind
Leave your worry on the doorstep
Don't bring your worries with you
Just direct your feet
Focus on moving forward
To the sunny side of the street
Head towards happiness and positivity
Can't you hear a pitter-pat?
Can't you feel your heart beating with joy?
And that happy tune is your step
You feel happy and confident with each step you take
Life can be so sweet
Life can be enjoyable and fulfilling
On the sunny side of the street
When you focus on positivity, life is brighter
I used to walk in the shade
I used to be sad and depressed
With those blues on parade
I used to constantly feel down and upset
But I'm not afraid
I'm not scared to embrace happiness anymore
This Rover crossed over
I left my old life behind and moved towards a brighter future
If I never have a cent
Even if I have nothing materially
I'd be rich as Rockefeller
I feel wealthy and fulfilled internally
Gold dust at my feet
I feel surrounded by good things in life
On the sunny side of the street
When you're optimistic, life is full of possibilities
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, SHAPIRO BERNSTEIN & CO. INC.
Written by: Dorothy Fields, Jimmy McHugh
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Gloria Anaruma
Obrigada pela postagem desta belíssima canção que traz otimismo e alegria ao coração. Gratidão pela postagem!
oolpay
This is without a doubt the most perfect Live NY Jazz album on earth. It accurately describes, above all other records, the exact feel and vibe of a New York club. I even love his geriatric piano trills!
thezenbum
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Romantico SAX -Rubio Chihuahua
Dave, que en paz descanse, un grande entre los grandes.
strings41
Few can generate as much musical excitement as Dave!
Bill Courtney
Brubeck & co. really take this song up one side of the street and down the other. It's one of my favorite improvisational theme and variations jazz pieces.
exjazzbass baz
love this version.the sun comes shining through here.this is how this song should be played.nice variations on the theme.typical dave love him or not.many thanks
Granth Bran
Awesome version of this melody!
Rob G
Love this song, especially when Paul shreds on the saxophone.
thezenbum
Bobby Militello - alto saxophone