You Are My Sunshine
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Bb Bb Bb7
You are my sunshine, my only sunshine
Eb Bb
You make me happy when skies are gray
Eb Bb
You'll never know, dear, how much I love you
Bb9 F/Bb Bb
Please don't take my sunshine away
Bb Bb7
The other night, dear, as I laid sleeping
Eb Bb
I dreamed I held you in my arms
EB Bb
When I awoke, dear, I was mistaken
Bb F/Bb Bb
So I hung my head and cried
Bb Bb Bb7
You are my sunshine, my only sunshine
Eb Bb
You make me happy when skies are gray
Eb Bb
You'll never know, dear, how much I love you
Bb9 F/Bb Bb
Please don't take my sunshine away
How to play You Are My Sunshine
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Bb. 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.