Monroe sang with some of the "Big Bands" of the '40s era, but his music transcended that style to become a popular radio and television personality - like Perry Como, Dean Martin, etc.
That Old Lucky Sun
Vaughn Monroe Lyrics
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Out on the job
Work like the devil for my pay
But that lucky old sun got nothin' to do
But roll around heaven all day.
Fuss with my woman, toil for my kids
Sweat till I'm wrinkled and gray
But roll around heaven all day
Dear Lord above, can't you know I'm pining, tears all in my eyes
Send down that cloud with a silver lining, lift me to Paradise
Show me that river, take me across
Wash all my troubles away
Like that lucky old sun, give me nothing to do
But roll around heaven all day
Send down that cloud with a silver lining, lift me to Paradise
Show me that river, take me across
Wash all my troubles away
Like that lucky old sun, give me nothing to do
But roll around heaven all day
The lyrics of Vaughn Monroe's song "That Lucky Old Sun" describe the daily struggles of a worker who toils away to make a living, while the sun seems to have an easy life, just rolling around in the sky all day. The singer wakes up in the morning, goes to work, and works hard all day just to earn a living. He compares his daily struggles to the ease with which the sun goes around in heaven. The singer goes on to describe how he faces more difficulties in his life, such as taking care of his family and dealing with his troubles.
The singer implores the Lord to ease his burdens and take him to Paradise. He wants to be lifted up and sent to a better place where he doesn't have to work hard all day. He asks the Lord to show him the river that takes him to Paradise and washes away his troubles. Just like the sun rolls around the sky and doesn't have to do anything, he wants to have nothing to do but enjoy his time in Heaven.
Line by Line Meaning
Up in the mornin'
Starting the day early in the morning
Out on the job
Going to work
Work like the devil for my pay
Working extremely hard to earn a living
But that lucky old sun got nothin' to do
The sun has no responsibilities or worries
But roll around heaven all day.
The sun spends its time moving through the sky with ease
Fuss with my woman, toil for my kids
Dealing with relationship issues and working hard to provide for family
Sweat till I'm wrinkled and gray
Giving one's all to their work until they're old and worn down
Dear Lord above, can't you know I'm pining, tears all in my eyes
Asking God for help while feeling sad and desperate
Send down that cloud with a silver lining, lift me to Paradise
Requesting salvation and a better life
Show me that river, take me across
Wanting a fresh start and a way to escape current troubles
Wash all my troubles away
Hoping to be free from burdens and difficulties
Like that lucky old sun, give me nothing to do
Wanting peace and relaxation like the sun in the sky
But roll around heaven all day
Enjoying a carefree existence in a better place beyond this world
Send down that cloud with a silver lining, lift me to Paradise
Asking for help and salvation again
Show me that river, take me across
Desperately seeking a way out of current troubles
Wash all my troubles away
Needing a fresh start and to be free from all difficulties
Like that lucky old sun, give me nothing to do
Craving a peaceful and carefree life like the sun
But roll around heaven all day
Enjoying an ideal life where there's no more pain or problems
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Beasley Smith, Haven Gillespie
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@nolightescapeshere
So good. Found this on 78 recently. If you're reading this, I hope life is well. God loves you
@freemangriffin4953
I like this version better than Frankie Laine's. It's more dramatic and interesting!
@ARCtheCartoonMaster
He sounds like Principal Peststrip.