Designated as the official state songs of Louisiana, the song You Are My Sunshine is a classic American tune that has been loved for generations. Below is tab for You Are My Sunshine for the dulcimer, as well as lyrics to the song and history of the tune.
You Are My Sunshine for the Dulcimer – Version 1
You Are My Sunshine for the Dulcimer – Version 2
Lyrics for You Are My Sunshine
You are my sunshine
My only sunshine
You make me happy
When skies are gray
You’ll never know, dear
How much I love you
Please don’t take
My sunshine away
The other night, dear
As I lay sleeping
I dreamed I held you
In my arms
When I awoke, dear
I was mistaken
So I hung my head and cried
You are my sunshine
My only sunshine
You make me happy
When skies are gray
You’ll never know, dear
How much I love you
Please don’t take
My sunshine away
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History of You Are My Sunshine
The song You Are My Sunshine is a classic American tune that has been loved for generations. It holds a unique place in popular culture, and touches on themes of love, loss, and nostalgia.
The origin of the song is somewhat unknown, but it is most commonly credited to Jimmie Davis and Charles Mitchell who copyrighted the song in 1940. Davis, a country singer and later a governor of Louisiana, recorded the song and soon after, it became a hit.
During the 1940s, the song became a morale booster for American troops and their families. Later on in 1977, You Are My Sunshine was designated as the official state song of Louisiana. It has since been adopted as a lullaby and beloved children’s tune.
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