The other night, dear, as I lay sleeping I dreamed I held you in my armsWhen I awoke, dear, I was mistaken And I hung my head and I criedYou are my sunshine, my only sunshine You make me happy when skies are greyYou'll never know, dear, how much I love you Please don't take my sunshine awayI'll always love you and make you happyIf you will only sayBut if you leave me to love another You'll regret it all somedayYou are my sunshine, my only sunshine You make me happy when skies are greyYou'll never know, dear, how much I love youPlease don't take my sunshine awayYou told me once, dear, you really loved meAnd no one else could come to meBut now you've left me and you love another You have shattered all my dreamsYou are my sunshine, my only sunshine You make me happy when skies are greyYou'll never know, dear, how much I love youPlease don't take my sunshine awayI said, please don't take my sunshine away