SUNSHINE CAKE
Words by Johnny Burke; music by James Van Heusen; ©1950.
As sung by Frank Sinatra with Paula Kelly, on "Super Hits" and "The Columbia Years (1943-1952): The Complete Recordings"

[a] We ought to bake a sunshine cake.
It does more good than a big thick steak.
Start with a tablespoon of trouble,
Then add a smile and let it bubble up.
We ought to bake a sunshine cake.
It isn't really so hard to make:
Fresh tears, a pound or two pleasure,
Kind words; you needn't use a measure cup.

[b] It's not from a recipe book.
You don't have to be a good cook,
Or run to the oven and look.
With such a simple dish,
All you do is wish,
So why not bake a sunshine cake?
Of course, it may keep your dreams awake.
Friends say there's nothin' like the flavor.
Don't wait to do your friends a favor,
And for goodness' sake,
Let's bake a sunshine cake.

[c] It's got vitamins A, vitamins B,
Vitamins L-O-V-E.
If you're fat, it's for that.
If you're thin, stuff it in.
What's wrong if you get a double grin?
We ought to bake a sunshine cake.

REPEAT [b].


[The performance by Bing Crosby and Carol Richards is very similar, but with added patter.

There is another recording by Peggy Lee and Bing Crosby]