29 Best Sunshine Songs – Songs With Sunshine in the Title

Last Updated: June 12, 2023 | Written by Matthew Campbell (Editor of My Wedding Songs and wedding DJ)

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Everybody needs a little sunshine in their lives. Check out my list of the top sunshine songs. They are great because the word sunshine is in the song title.

We include several types of music including Rock, Country, Pop, and R&B. In addition, we include songs of yesteryear from 1966 all the way to today.

It is interesting the different ways to use sunshine in the song title. It can be a good day for sunshine. One can steal sunshine.

The sunshine can shine and also shine in one particular spot like a shoulder. The sunshine also shines on the ground because people can walk on it. (See a list of walk songs) Apparently, people can capture it because you can stick it in your pocket.

People must also resemble sunshine as they are the sunshine of their lives. Lastly, you can also take sunshine away because sometimes there isn’t any.

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  1. “Steam My Sunshine” by Portugal. The Man, Cheery Glazer (Alternative – 2021)
  2. “Beautiful Day (Thank You For Sunshine” by Trinix, Rushawn, Jermaine Edwards (R&B – 2023)
  3. “Sunshine” by OneRepublic (Pop – 2021)
  4. “you are my sunshine” by Christina Perri (Children’s Music – 2019)
  5. “Sunshine” by Lavern (Lounge – 2022)
  6. “Cover Me In Sunshine” by P!nk, WillowSage Hart (Pop – 2021)
  7. “Walking On Sunshine” by Katrina & The Waves (Pop – 1995)
  8. “Ain’t No Sunshine” by Bill Withers (R&B – 1971)
  9. “Sunshine” by Tyga, Jhené Aiko, Pop Smoke (Hip Hop – 2022)
  10. “Beers And Sunshine” by Darius Rucker (Country – 2020)
  11. “Pocket Full Of Sunshine” by Natasha Bedingfield (Pop – 2008)
  12. “You Are The Sunshine Of Mf Life” by Stevie Wonder (R&B – 1972)
  13. “Sunshine” by Lil’ Flip, Lea (Hip Hop – 2004)
  14. “Sunshine On My Shoulders” by John Denver (Country – 1971)
  15. “Beautiful Day (Thank You For Sunshine” by Prinz, Rushawn, Jermaine Edwards (R&B – 2023)
  16. “Sunshine” by NEEDTOBREATHE (Rock – 2021)
  17. “Sunshine” by Gabrielle (R&B – 1999)
  18. “Sunshine” by Oliver Tree (Alternative – 2022)
  19. “The Sunshine” by Manchester Orchestra (Alternative – 2017)
  20. “Sunshine” by Matisyahu (Pop – 2012)
  21. “Sunshine” by Ziggy Marley (Reggae – 2014)
  22. “Sunshine” by Latto, Lil Waye, Childish Gambino (Hip Hop – 2022)
  23. “Sunshine” by Retrofile (Alternative – 2022)
  24. “Sunshine” by WIRA (R&B – 2022)
  25. “Sunshine (The Light)” by Fat Joe, DJ Khalid, Amorphous (Hip Hop – 2021)

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Turn Up The Sunshine – Diana Ross & Tame Impala
Released in 2022 on the album Minions: The Rise Of Gru (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

We gotta turn up the sunshine, we gotta turn up the sunshine Think about it, all the boys and girls

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Call Me Little Sunshine – Ghost
Released in 2022 on the album IMPERA

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

Call me, call me Mephistopheles
Call me when you feel all alone
Just call me Little Sunshine

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Sunshine – Latto feat. Lil Wayne and Childish Gambino
Released in 2022 on the album 777

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

I just let the sun shine on me
Sunshine on me
I just let the sun shine on me

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Next, read songs about summer.

Cover Me In Sunshine – P!nk + Willow Sage Hart
Released in 2021 on the album Cover Me In Sunshine

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

Cover me in sunshine
Shower me with good times
Tell me that the world’s been spinning since the beginning
And everything will be alright

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Sunshine – OneRepublic
Released in 2021 on the album Sunshine

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

Hit me with them good vibes
Pictures on my phone like
Everything is so fine
Little bit of sunshine

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Wake Up, Sunshine – All Time Low
Released in 2020 on the album Wake Up, Sunshine

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

Wake up, sunshine
Somebody loves you for yourself


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Miss Sunshine – R.I.O.
Released in 2011 on the album Sunshine

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

And do it till the break of dawn
So come on, get it on in the club tonight
Won’t you be Miss Sunshine?

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The Sound Of Sunshine – Michael Franti & Spearhead
Released in 2010 on the album The Sound of Sunshine

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

Just waiting for this storm to pass me by
And that’s the sound, of sunshine coming down!

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Sunshine (Everybody Needs a Little) – Steve Azar
Released in 2009 on the album Slide On Over Here
Genre: Country

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

Baby, you’re my sunshine, first light
Find your way to places that only know lies
Failed tries and bruised skies

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Pocketful Of Sunshine – Natasha Bedingfield
Released in 2007 on the album N.B.
Genre: Pop

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

I got a pocket, got a pocketful of sunshine
I got a love and I know that it’s all mine, oh, oh-oh

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Next, listen to songs about the beach.

Sunshine – Atmosphere
Released in 2007 on the album Sad Clown Bad Summer Number 9

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

Sunshine sunshine, it’s fine
I feel it in my skin, warmin’ up my mind
Sometimes you gotta give in, to win

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Brighter Than Sunshine – Aqualung
Released in 2003 on the album Still Life
Genre: Rock

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

What a feeling in my soul
Love burns brighter than sunshine
Brighter than sunshine

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Steal My Sunshine – Len
Released in 1999 on the album Go
Genre: Pop

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

I know it’s up for me
If you steal my sunshine
Making sure I’m not in too deep
If you steal my sunshine

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Check out songs about the moon.

Walking On Sunshine – Katrina & The Waves
Released in 1985 on the album Walking on Sunshine
Genre: Pop

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

I’m walking on sunshine, woooah
I’m walking on sunshine, woooah
And don’t it feel good
Hey, alright now
And don’t it feel good

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You Are My Sunshine – Johnny Cash
Released in 1979 on the album Unearthed

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

You are my sunshine, my only sunshine
You make me happy when skies are gray

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You Are My Sunshine – Willie Nelson and Leon Russell
Released in 1979 on the album One for the Road

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

You make me happy when skies are gray
You’ll never know, dear, how much I love you
Please don’t take my sunshine away

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Sunshine – Enchantment
Released in 1977 on the album Enchantment

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

Sunshine has faded away
Faded away baby
And my skies are cloudy and grey

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Everybody Loves The Sunshine – Roy Ayers Ubiquity
Released in 1976 on the album Everybody Loves the Sunshine

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

Sunshine, everybody loves the sunshine
Sunshine, folks get down in the sunshine
Sunshine, folks get ’round in the sunshine

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You Are The Sunshine Of My Life – Stevie Wonder
Released in 1972 on the album Talking Book
Genre: R&B

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

You are the sunshine of my life, yeah
That’s why I’ll always stay around, mmm (Baby)
You are the apple of my eye

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Ain’t No Sunshine – Bill Withers
Released in 1971 on the album Just as I Am
R&B

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

Ain’t no sunshine when she’s gone
And this house just ain’t no home
Anytime she goes away

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Sunshine On My Shoulders – John Denver
Released in 1971 on the album Poems, Prayers & Promises
Country

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

Sunshine on my shoulders makes me happy
Sunshine in my eyes can make me cry
Sunshine on the water looks so lovely

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Sunshine – Jonathan Edwards
Released in 1971 on the album Jonathan Edwards

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

Sunshine go away today
I don’t feel much like dancing
Some man’s gone, he’s tried to run my life

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Let The Sunshine In – The 5th Dimension
Released in 1969 on the album The Age of Aquarius

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

Let the sunshine, let the sunshine in, the sunshine in
Oh, let it shine, c’mon
Now everybody just sing along

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Sunshine Of Your Love – Cream
Released in 1967 on the album Disraeli Gears
Genre: Rock

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

I’ve been waiting so long
To be where I’m going
In the sunshine of your love

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Good Day Sunshine – The Beatles
Released in 1966 on the album Revolver
Genre: Rock

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

She feels good, she knows she’s looking fine
I’m so proud to know that she is mine
Good day sunshine

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Sunshine Superman – Donovan
Released in 1966 on the album Sunshine Superman

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

Sunshine came softly through my a-window today
Could’ve tripped out easy a-but I’ve a-changed my ways

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Sunshine, Lollipops And Rainbows – Lesley Gore
Released in 1965 on the album Lesley Gore Sings of Mixed-Up Hearts

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

Sunshine, lollipops and rainbows
Everything that’s wonderful is what I feel when we’re together
Brighter than a lucky penny

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Don’t miss songs containing rain in the lyrics.

We’ll Sing in the Sunshine – Gale Garnett
Released in 1964 on the album My Kind of Folk Songs

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

But we can sing in the sunshine
We’ll laugh every day
We’ll sing in the sunshine
And I’ll be on my way

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You Are My Sunshine – Gene Autry
Released in 1941

Most Meaningful Lyrics:

You’ll never know dear, how much I love you
Please don’t take my sunshine away

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See a list of songs about a day.

 

Are we missing a sunshine song on our list? Be sure to comment on your song in the comments below.

About Matthew Campbell

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Meet Matthew (Matt) Campbell, the passionate wedding DJ and music expert behind My Wedding Songs. With years of experience in the industry and a keen ear for the latest trends, Matt knows just what it takes to create the perfect soundtrack for your special day. From classic love ballads to upbeat party anthems, his articles are jam-packed with insider tips and top recommendations that will have you and your guests on your feet all night long.

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14 Comments

    1. Thank you Eric for the suggestion. We added the song to our list and added a few newer songs too.

  1. “We’ll Sing in the Sunshine” 1966, Gale Garnett. Actually, sounds kind of like a “pre-nuptual” song, but great music anyway!

  2. “You are my sunshine” recorded by Gene Autry; also recorded by Willie Nelson. Certainly the oldest song.

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