About The Song
“Sunshine on My Shoulders” is a song recorded by American singer-songwriter John Denver, co-written with his then-wife Annie Martell. It appeared on his 1971 album Poems, Prayers & Promises. Released as a single in 1973, it reached No.1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in early 1974, showcasing its immense popularity.
The song’s chorus expresses the warmth and joy the sun brings, while also acknowledging its power to evoke emotion, as stated by John Denver. Denver wrote the song during an early spring day in Minnesota, inspired by the rain and his anticipation for spending time outdoors in the sunshine.
Lyrics
Sunshine on my shoulders makes me happy
Sunshine in my eyes can make me cry
Sunshine on the water looks so lovely
Sunshine almost always makes me high
If I had a day that I could give you
I'd give to you a day just like today
If I had a song that I could sing for you
I'd sing a song to make you feel this way
Sunshine on my shoulders makes me happy
Sunshine in my eyes can make me cry
Sunshine on the water looks so lovely
Sunshine almost always makes me high
If I had a tale that I could tell you
I'd tell a tale sure to make you smile
If I had a wish that I could wish for you
I'd make a wish for sunshine all the while
Sunshine on my shoulders makes me happy
Sunshine in my eyes can make me cry
Sunshine on the water looks so lovely
Sunshine almost always makes me high
Sunshine almost all the time makes me high
Sunshine almost always