Subject: Lyr Req: You are my sunshine Alternate Lyrics From: charles92027 Date: 31 Jan 07 - 06:27 PM Does anyone have any kid-friendly lyrics for You Are My Sunshine? I know the proper lyrics, but they're pretty dark. I don't remember how we sang it in school. I'm getting requests from kids to play it, and all I've been doing is alternating the chorus and a melody on harmonica. I don't think they want to hear "I hung my head and I cried...." |
Subject: RE: Lyr Req: You are my sunshine Alternate Lyrics From: McGrath of Harlow Date: 31 Jan 07 - 07:25 PM Most adults seem to think of this song as a happy bouncy number. I suppose kids might be more likely to actually listen to the words and understand what the song is about - but I can't see that as any reason to try to turn it around. Kids know about crying, and about loss too, and they need to. |
Subject: RE: Lyr Req: You are my sunshine Alternate Lyrics From: The Fooles Troupe Date: 31 Jan 07 - 07:32 PM This was often (in my environment) teamed with another similar period song as a 'medley' - can't remember exactly what it was at the moment, but I seem to think it was "Jesus wants me for a Sunbeam".... :-) |
Subject: RE: Lyr Req: You are my sunshine Alternate Lyrics From: GUEST,.gargoyle Date: 31 Jan 07 - 11:38 PM For ARE substitute (better yet ... teach them from the very beginning) to substitute ATE
Sincerely, (expecting a request from Mr. Mahlburg) |
Subject: RE: Lyr Req: You are my sunshine Alternate Lyrics From: GUEST Date: 01 Feb 07 - 06:46 PM This Land Is Your Land - same melody |
Subject: RE: Lyr Req: You Are My Sunshine - alternate lyrics From: GUEST,Guest Date: 26 Oct 13 - 09:55 PM I just rewrote these for a sing-along at a nursing home. Here's my version. Jane, Evanston, IL The other night dear, As I lay sleeping, I dreamt of you and all your charms. When I awoke dear You were beside me, And I held you in my arms. You have told me You really love me I lie awake and think of you But now that I know You'll be my sweet heart All my dreams are sunny, too. I'll always love you And make you happy And no one else can come between. Now we will always Be together You're the sunshine of my dreams. |
Subject: RE: Lyr Req: You Are My Sunshine - alternate lyrics From: GUEST,jaze Date: 27 Oct 13 - 07:36 PM I like that, Jane |
Subject: RE: Lyr Req: You Are My Sunshine - alternate lyrics From: GUEST,David Date: 27 Sep 14 - 06:20 AM Very nice, Jane. My daughter had a ladybug crib toy that played this song when you squeezed its feet. so my daughter loved the tune. over the years i've been singing it to her. but the verse about waking and not finding his loved one there is too sad. and recently i've had to start traveling regularly - which is hard on her. last night, i started singing it to her as we snuggled in bed. and she started crying. she told me that it makes her think of how she misses me when i'm not home. sigh. so i went out looking for alternative verses (i tried my hand at it, but i wasn't too pleased with my attempts). jane's version is perfect. i'll be singing these to her now. thanks jane! |
Subject: RE: Lyr Req: You Are My Sunshine - alternate lyrics From: RoyH (Burl) Date: 27 Sep 14 - 12:09 PM I vaguely remember from wartime years, ww2 that is, there was a parody extant that went 'You are my sunshine, my Double Woodbine My box of matches, my pint of beer,' My ??????? Unfortunately that is all I can remember. Can anybody complet3 it? |
Subject: RE: Lyr Req: You Are My Sunshine - alternate lyrics From: GUEST,.gargoyle Date: 27 Sep 14 - 06:19 PM Sung post "World Cup 2014" You're on the dole now You're on the dole now You've been unemployed for half a year You can take your "f2ckin" football And stuff it up your rear. Sincerely, Gargoyle best whore goes to whoever pays more....stop the farce, play in your own field and play with your own balls. |
Subject: RE: Lyr Req: You Are My Sunshine - alternate lyrics From: GUEST,meghan currens Date: 22 Jul 17 - 08:38 PM That's really lovely, Jane. I sing this song to my sons every night at bedtime and tonight I decided to look for alternative lyrics because the originals are just so dark (obviously I hope they find someone to love in addition to me someday!). I will use your verses starting tomorrow! <3 |
Subject: RE: Lyr Req: You Are My Sunshine - alternate lyrics From: GUEST,Debtre Date: 19 Oct 18 - 09:59 AM 2nd verse I created for my son: The other night dear as I lay.... ... you in my arms. And when I woke dear you were bedside me, So I pulled you close and held you tight. |
Subject: RE: Lyr Req: You Are My Sunshine - alternate lyrics From: GUEST,jim bainbridge Date: 19 Oct 18 - 01:16 PM My old pal Alex McKie from (the) Felling - Tyneside used to sing.... You are my Woodbine, my Wills's Woodbine My box of matches take my whisky awayto light my pipe My bottle of whisky that makes me frisky Oh please don't take my whisky away.... |
Subject: RE: Lyr Req: You Are My Sunshine - alternate lyrics From: GUEST,gilly Date: 19 Oct 18 - 02:14 PM You could try Dave Hunt - Dr Sunshine himself ! |
Subject: RE: Lyr Req: You Are My Sunshine - alternate lyrics From: PHJim Date: 21 Oct 18 - 05:09 PM It always bothered me that this original version didn't rhyme" The other night dear, As I lay sleeping, I dreamt I held you in my arms. When I awoke dear I was mistaken So I hung my head and cried. Instead I sang The other night dear, As I lay sleeping, I dreamt I held you in my arms. When I awoke dear I was mistaken SoI hung my head and cried. But after reading the submission by GUEST, Guest above, I believe I'll sing The other night dear, As I lay sleeping, I dreamt of you and all your charms. When I awoke dear You were beside me, And I held you in my arms. |
Subject: RE: Lyr Req: You Are My Sunshine - alternate lyrics From: GUEST,David Date: 07 Feb 21 - 12:45 PM I remember from WW2 years (I'm 87) something like this: You are my Woodbine, my double Woodbine, You make me happy when skies are grey (or something), My Senior Service, Don't make me nervice, Don't take my matches away. (Senior Service was a "better" Wills cigarette than Woodbine, which was the cheapest. The Senior Service meant the Royal Navy- there was a tobacco called Navy Cut). Nervice is nervous, of course. |
Subject: RE: Lyr Req: You Are My Sunshine - alternate lyrics From: GUEST Date: 07 Feb 21 - 02:02 PM You are my Woodbine my Double Woodbine My glass of brandy, my cup of tea My drop of whisky that makes me frisky Please don't take my woodbine from me. Remembered in Craigmiller, Edinburgh 20+ years ago by a woman who remembered she and fellow ATSs singing it as they marched in 1945. |
Subject: RE: Lyr Req: You Are My Sunshine - alternate lyrics From: Mo the caller Date: 07 Feb 21 - 04:22 PM Some years ago someone asked for alternative verses for some children to sing a dogs funeral. That thread doesn't seem to be up in the related threads list |
Subject: RE: Lyr Req: You Are My Sunshine - alternate lyrics From: Mo the caller Date: 07 Feb 21 - 04:28 PM Here it is |
Subject: RE: Lyr Req: You Are My Sunshine - alternate lyrics From: GUEST Date: 13 Nov 22 - 01:56 PM You are my sunshine my double woodbine My box of matches my pint of beer A double whisky to make me frisky So please don't take my sunshine away |
Subject: RE: Lyr Req: You Are My Sunshine - alternate lyrics From: GUEST Date: 10 May 25 - 07:58 PM My bottle of whiskey that makes me frisky Please don’t take my sunshine away. |
Subject: RE: Lyr Req: You Are My Sunshine - alternate lyrics From: GUEST,jim bainbridge Date: 11 May 25 - 04:36 AM sang it yesterday in Wigtown market- thety liked the one I got from Alex McKie |
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