My Sunshine
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NO CAPO
D G D G
You are my sunshine, my only sunshine
C G
You make me happy when skies are grey
C G
Just so you know dear, you're all I hold dear
G
And with you I am never afraid
(G Em C D )
G
If i was a tree I would grow
C G
You would be my warmth in the snow
G
You could be my light in the dark belows
Em D
You would be the strength to face my foes
G
You would be the wings for my flight
C Em
I wouldn't be afraid at any height
G
You'll be in my dreams when i sleep tonight
Em D
Oh how you understand my plight
C G Em D
Oh you help me see yeah you set me free
G C G Em G
Oh you help me be the person that i should be
D G
You are my sunshine, my only sunshine
C G
You make me happy when skies are grey
C Em G
Just so you know dear, your all I hold dear
D G
And with you I am never afraid
G
G
Together we can face our dying years
C G
Together you and I could face our fears
G
And when our time has come
G
We'll close our eyes
E G
Because I know I'll meet you in paradise
G C G Em D
Oh you help me see yeah you set me free
C G Em D
Oh you help me be the person that I should be
C G Em G
Oh you help me see yeah you set me free
C G Em D
Oh you help me be the person that I should be
D G
You are my sunshine, my only sunshine
C G
You make me happy when skies are grey
C G
Just so you know dear, your all I hold dear
C G
And with you I am never afraid
G Am G
You are my sunshine, my only sunshine
C Em
You make me happy when skies are grey
D C G
Just so you know dear, your all I hold dear
C G
And with you I am never afraid
How to play My Sunshine
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.