The eldest of us all He would pick me up after work And sing to me I was his baby sister
You are my sunshine my only sunshine
I loved him so big and solid so good I used to hug his neck as he lifted me Like a feather in his arms I love you Joe I love you Sweetie
You make me happy when skies are grey
There was a war in far off land I do not understand wars I just wanted my Joe
You never know dear how much I love you
He went away in a soldiers uniform I waited at the gate for him every day Come back Joe I miss you
Please donβt take my sunshine away
Two soldiers came today and talked to mom She wept and held her head in her hands At night in my sleep I see you Joe You lift me up in your strong arms So safe so loving so sweet In the distance from a long way away I hear your voice again Joe
You are my sunshine My only sunshine You make me happy when skies are grey