' Sunshine On My Shoulder ' John Denver with lyrics

[@davidchildress3524]

My mother passed when I was 12. When I was younger she would sing this to me. Now I’m 24 with two kids of my own. I sing this to them just to keep her alive in my mind.

[@gustavopinha233]

I got to know John Denver's songs through my mom. It's really cool to have memories like that.

[@Vera511]

"Jesus said to her: I am the resurrection and the life. The one who exercises faith in me, even though he dies, will come to life; and everyone that is living and exercises faith in me will never die at all. Do you believe this?" (John 11:25, 26)

[@claudioribeiro8900]

Good what you are doing.

[@claudioribeiro8900]

@@Vera511 I believe in these words from the Bible.

[@truthtalker4038]

That's beautiful! Sorry you lost your mom at such an early age! What a gift to give your children! This has always been one of my all-time fave songs!

[@ericjoseph7931]

For everyone who's here for this song... Everything is already alright in life so don't try to change anything..just be in this moment 😊

[@rebeccahoward4708]

Are you married?? Lol!! 😆 Thanks. And yes that's why I am her. I am sending this to my adult son. He and his love, are grieving, but they still have one another:) And, I know he loves her, as deeply as this song can bring about in any heart ❤

[@ericjoseph7931]

@@rebeccahoward4708 You are a wonderful mom. And yeah I'm not married 😂. Thank you though I'm just 25❤️

[@rebeccahoward4708]

@@ericjoseph7931 Lol!! You are wise beyond your years. :)

[@annbolyn4910]

Seeing you're not married, can I adopt you? What a beautiful, positive outlook. Anyone who thinks like you is an honorary member of my family.

[@ericjoseph7931]

@@annbolyn4910 lol 😂 loads of love to you❤️

[@danhutson3460]

I lost my Mama on May 16, 2022. She was 98, but it doesn't make it any easier. After all, Mama's are extra special. I will see a flower I know she would love to see & I will say, I'll have to get that for her & then I remember she is no longer here. Or I'll hear a song & go thru the same feeling. I did many things with my parents. I took them on vacations & day trips that I know they would never go on their own & I cherish all those memories! I am sitting here & burst out in tears. I am 67 & a grown man. My Mama was the last member of her immediate family too. If your parents are still living, make good memories with them. Give them a hug & a kiss on the cheek, call them on the phone. Never forget who they are, thru the good times & bad.

[@rebecajohnston1135]

Thank you for letting me know that at 68 I can still cry thinking about my parents and how much I miss them. My dad and I were both history teachers at the beginnings of our careers. We went to several of his Navy reunions with our parents and I was in heaven. To this day I'll see a new documentary on WWII and pick up the phone to call him because we always called each other to tell the other to switch channels to History. Military History, American Heroes, etc. I watch "The Pacific" sobbing, remembering his stories, but I feel his presence. During any bad time I hear my mother telling me not to sweat the bad times because they don't last forever, but to enjoy the good times to the fullest because they don't last forever either. We are so blessed to have had parents so incredible that they remain with us today. 🙏

[@scottsanderson8065]

We need a John Denver today.

[@BeSm-qq6rs]

He was a liberal, but not a woke nut case like now.

[@Tacoman1967]

The 70s were a magical time.

[@dandeladia3472]

So emotional to hear this song..My only daughter passed away Aug 2020..so hard for me to get over.. after 8 months my son died..after a week my wife also went through.. i dont know what to think about but i had so much Faith in God Will.. 😭

[@Regina0964]

So truly sorry for your all your losses, I also lost 6 people in my Family including 2 ex Son in laws that I was very close to till the end..

[@djgwil1]

I am truly sorry for your losses sir 😞 life can be so cruel sometimes I wish you happiness and sunshine for the rest of your life may God Bless you 🙏🏾

[@oldermusiclover]

keep it my brother know that feeling lost 4 members of my family to cancer and two friends God Bless

[@windasafriend]

🤗

[@dacaramaria8646]

So sorry you loss your loved ones😢really hard my bro next to me also passed away exactly 4 months last April 30!but life must go on😭

[@AlanOswald]

My brother passed away at 65 on Friday after a long illness whilst listening to this song. It was as if he chose this to say his farewell. Amazing how many of the comments above are similar. John Denver had a special way with words❤

[@notadonna5983]

Suggestion to all my brothers and sisters viewing this. This beautiful song is here to teach us to feel this way. Find the light inside you that resonates with sunshine. It is there! Heal your body, feed it well, give love to yourself and others. Let this beauty fulfill John's wishes for all of us to live in light.💞 Let's make the world the place he wanted for us. We are lifting the energy that has dragged us down in the past. Love yourself. Let your light shine. Pass it on!

[@alisafehr2672]

I agree totally, to find that sunshine of love in oneself and then in each other and continue to pass along the love is a very beautiful way to live. Thank you for this.

[@Wilbz68]

☀️❤️

[@rickjulierollins7648]

Beautiful :-)

[@johnwilliamcamitan3256]

Terrific!!! :)

[@watcher1592]

John Denver wrote this song about his daughter. He nickname was sunshine.

[@hallgrace9806]

Sunshine is God's grace to everyone. Thank you John Denver.

[@kathyyansick5382]

Yes! Agreed Psalms chapter 84 "He is a Sun and Shield" King David said those words I saw that just last week reading Psslms 83:18 then I just kept reading ....Grace is a gift right because God "is" Love

[@岡洋介-g3g]

Yes,　Just　like　the　religious　song.　Ｉt　comes　to　mind.

[@dandeladia3472]

@@kathyyansick5382 Agree..Praise God..

[@lisaparsons4124]

Yes I agree 💯 a awesome song

[@lisaparsons4124]

@@kathyyansick5382 yes I agree and such a beautiful song I remember in 1973, when I was 7

[@nicolejttmom6061]

I don't know about anyone else, but this song is so exquisitely beautiful, it is almost painful to listen to. 53yo and can never listen to without crying. What a blessing JD's talent is to the world. Irrefutable proof of God's love and grace.

[@maxcychong1185]

Life is indeed so beautiful.

[@sonyaballard4922]

Yes

[@Stevenafoe]

Agree with the first part, but the whole god ‘proof’ is BS. You know what happened to JD, right? Where’s the love in that? Did your god arrange that too? Just Give irrefutable evidence for just one single example of God’s love which undeniably is connected to a god and caused by a god.

[@lisaparsons4124]

Yes a beautiful song, I'll be 57 July 2 and I remember this in1973when I was 7

[@natalianegritto]

@@Stevenafoethe Golden Mean. Evidence of intelligent design.

[@RIDETHESUNSHINE]

“Turn your face toward the sun and the shadows will fall behind you.” Maori Proverb . . . . . . . Amen, Will

[@dinkyventosa1588]

I love this song. It reminds me of my younger years. All the songs of John Denver makes me miss more my dad and mom.🙏🙏🏾🙏

[@leekhan8948]

If only everyone had this same attitude about life the world would be such a better place for everyone

[@ariisaadoraa4321]

This was the song we sent my grandma off to because it was one of her favorites

[@allgettingblendedwizardry7308]

I'll cherish this song forever and a day.

[@lisaparsons4124]

Yes I agree will cherish the song I remember in 1973, when I was 7

[@alilbitliz]

This is beautiful song. My husband loved it. He was beautiful too.

[@robertomedina1485]

Everytime I hear this beautiful song of the greatest maestro John Denver RIP, bring back to my mind beautiful memories of my youth , and I remember my good old friends of my childhood, that pass away long time ago

[@snowrocket]

What a nice, pleasant song and so typical of John Denver. You don’t hear too many pop songs like this anymore and it’s a shame.

[@skylenaterry-cave2064]

I pray to the song.My mom died.It is a pleasure to see my mom happy. May listen to the song

[@atishbhadra9166]

Eternal Sunshine will heal every broken heart,bless you my child

[@jesseshepherd10]

Makes me cry

[@mathewlaws3786]

The song my daughter loved more than any other, and i would sing to her as a little girl. She would say "Sing the Sunshine on your shoulder Daddy", and i would try, but i was no singer by a long shot, but she did not seem to pay much attention to that, for her it was the words that mattered. She is in another realm now, she left us at the early age of 35. And now tears come to my eyes when i hear this song, but i listen all the same, because i know that she would want me too. and she would be upset with me crying, so i try very hard not to. This simple song expresses the beauty with which my daughter saw the world and the beauty that she brought to it every day she lived in this realm.

[@mr.o1246]

I can resonate with you, I lost my angel daughter at 37 years old to young and left two wonderful boys behind which are a piece of her creation. We’re not suppose to lose our children it’s one of the most difficult things in life to go through. But rest assure my friend our angel girls are rejoicing new life in heaven. God bless you and family 🙏

[@Morganasnotarobot0]

So Sweet ❤❤

[@meic2994]

We will meet our loved ones someday, there will be Sunshine all the time. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Marietaajan]

😢😢😢😢

[@soniamayrink3295]

Years ago I listened to my daughters singing this song....I cried....it was a beautiful moment.... and I find myself crying again....this song is heavenly.....

[@lisaparsons4124]

A awesome song I remember in 1973, when I was 7

[@nyalltimothy]

"Forever & always. Whatever that means" do we know each other - I've loved you for an eternity!

[@sherrywerner3102]

This song makes me cry every time. He was gone way too soon. Thank you for blessing us all with this song❤️

[@almostparadise123]

love this song! I nicknamed my first born daughter "sunshine" and sang this song to her while she was on my shoulder to make her sleep💜 and now she's graduating high school! 😢💜love this song!

[@Gatvol59]

Beautiful 🙏🏼

[@lisaparsons4124]

John Denver is a great singer, the song sunshine I remember in 1973, when I was 7.May John Denver,RIP💐

[@dannygayler90]

My Former G F dedicated this to me one sunny day , It broke me so much I had to stop driving , Thanks and may God forever Bless Her !

[@ambercarpenter6579]

When I was a girl.I went to a school that had K-12'in the same building this was around 1975, when I was in the sixth grade a little girl I knew in the fifth grade my brothers class passed away from an anurisme , they dedicated the yearbook to her memory that year and this song or rather the lyrics were inscribed bit the dedivstion. So I think of Lana Rochelle Smith whenever I hear this song. RIP. Shelly.🙏🏼💖🙏🏼

[@moonrise_2371]

I remember my dear mother with this song...I love you Momsy, God bless your beautiful soul. See you soon....

[@arunachalamp4921]

DENVER DWELLS IN US THROUGH SUNSHINE AND WE ARE BLESSED TO BE LIGHT TO THIS BLITHESOME WORLD, UNCONDITIONALLY LOVING EACH OTHER AS SIBLINGS IN THE PRECIOUS HOME HELMED BY ALMIGHTY GOD.

[@LauraSnyders-lg8bc]

❤this beautiful John Denver song is beautiful Darling Thorsten I love you dearly sweetheart and I can't wait to finally see you in Canada sweetheart ❤

[@glowinggold9488]

For my son Ben... Remembering the days when u and me played in the pool sunshine on our shoulders... Recalling me teaching u the joy of water we share today,,,. U could not talk,, but in ur eyes was light and love,,, Forever my son,,, Our song

[@beejibabu988]

I will cherish this song for ever. My memory go back to some 42yrs back. So lovely song

[@rachelehosten1323]

This song I’m posting for my beloved departed Maverick….thinking of you and all the songs we shared…14 years of no more sunshine. Oh Ian, we miss you here on earth.

[@42awww]

It is 4am on a bitterly cold Toronto day and upon waking, I just couldn't bare to play the news with my morning coffee. So, I thought some tunes should be in order. For some reason, this song came to me and I came across this video. I'm in tears watching this gorgeous slideshow. A great reminder that we are without question, loved.

[@jonihopkins7302]

Indeed ❤ !

[@Damiana-l8x]

Absolutely.....always believed......this slide show validates my belief. A lover of Nature, have enjoyed ALL So Far. Thank you. ❤

[@kelleysouviney9763]

I dedicated this song to my dad who always had my back in this life! I lost him 1 year ago this month. I was there for him, as he was for me, always in this life..❤😢❤

[@trpdor]

Thank you Mr.Denver for your beautiful songs !❤🍀🥀🦋

[@kalinwatkins5917]

I just recently lost my 66 year old grandpa, he introduced me to all of my favorite things, one of those includes John Denver, we lost him to cancer and we were so close you can't imagine it, but this music will help me get through it. I miss you Papa Sam I know you are out there and you will always be in my ❤️

[@seancraigslist2774]

Denver did not die from cancer...

[@flyinshallot]

@@seancraigslist2774 Who said that he did...this was a thank-you,a Tribute to Red Leader9209's Grandpa....that's all.

[@seancraigslist2774]

@@flyinshallot My mistake....I read that wrong. Please accept my sincere apologies :(

[@sunshinemallorieparkinson2560]

Condolences. He left you beautiful memories🌞

[@beaumontwoolrich8791]

You have my deepest Condolences. Your Grandpa will always be in your heart and memory. This beautiful tune just amplifies those feelings.

[@nannettearaniego9383]

What an inspiring song.. That will lift you when you're down. Thank you for this song John Denver..

[@lisaparsons4124]

Yes a great song I remember in 1973, when I was 7

[@rosewillis6018]

When i was going to have my son 47 years ago this is what i sang to him now hes in icu fighting for his life and im sending this to my sun shine!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@shewanadham6299]

John Denver is a big Legend Country Music Forever and will live inside us forever

[@I_luv_french_fries]

My dad use to sing this to me when I was little ❤️ My eyes leak every time I hear it 😭

[@lisafury419]

My grandma was dying of cancer when this came out..for my Grandma..Ida Adelaide Fury..I miss you still so much love Lisa xxxooo..I’ll see you again

[@JustaTypicalAries]

It's hard to loose Grandma's. I'll pray with you.and for you ,

[@lisafury419]

Angela Schroeder my sincere thanks to you

[@rickjulierollins7648]

Remember it's not good-bye it's see you later.. :-)

[@raphaelmendebg9877]

Such a lovely message to your grandma. I love you miss and i am now inlove with you. Hope we meet soon. I am from philippines

[@debmacdonald3074]

I'm 62 & always feel it in my heart for different reasons & I love the song Lady are you crying.

[@Ferruccio_Guicciardi]

Have a wonderful Sunday morning.... Greeting from Dublin, Ireland :)

[@reissc655]

When you feel down and there seems no getting back up from the darkness around you , this song makes you realise it’s worth the bad times just to hear greatness like this...

[@Judyhopps-1iq]

Once there was a small town in Colorado called Sunshine. The people of this town were all hippies who loved to party and live a laid-back lifestyle. One day, the town received word that a famous musician named John Denver would be coming to visit. The hippies were all very excited to meet this man and decided to throw a special party for him when he arrived. The party was a huge success and everyone had a great time, but when it came time for John Denver to leave, it was hard for the hippies to let him go.

[@brianjackson4191]

THIS MAN WAS MUSIC RIP JON DENVER !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@zulfahmi633]

I love this song so much, every time I listen to this song, I would have a goosebumps

[@jodywilke4642]

What a lovely song--written and sung, by an extraordinarily talented man. I miss you, John Denver. RIP.😔💒

[@gillianhammond6036]

I am smiling becausethis brings so many memories of my childhood days. My mom's favourite song. Love you mom...I will not change you for the world...I pray for blessings and good health for you.My one and only❤🙏

[@fabfab3067]

Everytime I hear this song it just makes me wonder away into another time

[@羽田共男]

“Country Road” was sung by the audience halfway through Scotland vs. Japan at the Rugby World Cup 2019. I was impressed by the song of John Denver that made the audience feel unity. I suddenly remembered this song and got here. John really was a person who adored the essence of happiness.

[@julieeadie3105]

As a teenager I remember the movie " Sunshine "..beautiful movie, beautiful song..

[@lanagish2756]

I would try to sing this to my daughter when she was a baby 29 years ago, but I would start to cry with joy. What a beautiful song Thank you John Denver.

[@gustavopinha233]

This is one of the most beautiful songs that have already been made in my opinion

[@spambedam]

It makes me think of my Mama who found peace in ordinary things like sunshine. I wish I could sing it for her.

[@cowboyhatradio2135]

We all need sunshine on our shoulders. It makes us happy.

[@tammyleederwhitaker649]

Thank you Jesus 🙏

[@stephaniefortney22]

I can’t stop crying….This Song is as Beautiful as it is heartfelt,it resonates so deeply…. if I had a wish that I could wish for you, I’d make a wish for sunshine a’ll the while…. Sunshine almost always… Sunshine is ♥️

[@bettinahooper5344]

I wish I had appreciated Denver when I was a teenager and he was popular; this is a deceptively simple waltz- and it’s glorious.

[@loismiguelbonifacio6278]

When ever i hear this song i feel Hope....problems gone.

[@moralocarlos]

Somewhere high there. . . he´ s still singing ! 😇

[@rogerwarde1131]

my mother died a couple of days ago and she wants this song at her service ,r,i,p mam

[@Karen_G.]

❤

[@meic2994]

She is with God and sunshine❤❤❤

[@dannyseymour1472]

Beautiful choice and may your dear mum rest in peace ❤❤

[@carolreid4821]

Still as fresh and lovely as when I heard it for the first time, in Whistler, BC Summer, 1974. Looking into the waters the mountains towering above, reflected. Ah, the tranquility.

[@1111starseed]

thank you for the beautiful song sorry for the tears i just miss u

[@michaelnivens6267]

Classic John Denver -rest In peace

[@BeSm-qq6rs]

I never cry.......but this song........

[@poppyfield1619]

I want this beautiful song played at my funeral

[@luciliacordeiro2626]

When I was 17 and sitting in my room alone this transported me to another time and place... I have always loved it. Barry Mulcahy

[@patricklogan3749]

I sang this song to both my kids years ago when they still wanted to hear their dad sing (not so much today - I don’t have much of a singing voice). Now, I can’t hear it without breaking down and longing for those days when there was so much hope. I wish I could have always given them the day described in the song but I know I fell far short of that and have so much regret for the many ways I could have done better. For those of you who have young children- cherish them and try to live in the moment for them. Don’t let the challenges of life steal those precious moments from you like I often did. For me, I’m still trying to make up for the times I wasted but years of errors are hard to overcome. Don’t make the same mistakes I did.

[@mccallmike7240]

For a split moment in time in 1979 to 1984 i was in needham mass when i was a child and i remember. A life that was but sadly is no more.a life of walking rail road tracks.a life of rolling down a hill full of grass making pumpkin seeds and sledding playing hid and go seek mother may i red light green light what fun

[@lindamayo775]

I will never stop listen to this song. This song can give you peace bring hope joy and happiness at the same time. Even in the rain knowing the sun will come out.

[@lovelight4406]

The sun just broke through storm clouds....I pray this is a good sign.

[@richardjanes976]

I miss John denver. This is song is a classic.

[@nelbongers271]

Thanks John Denver for your beautiful songs

[@flossiejayakaran4075]

I have always loved this song!

[@tinahein8115]

John Denver and his music is one of a kind. It's beautiful, life loving, soul touching, and peaceful. Especially during these very difficult times. Love it!!

[@shannanculp7289]

I love his songs! So beautiful wow john!!❤

[@rojibudhathoki7507]

Lots of memories with this song ❤😢

[@219woodburn]

For my Mary Sunshine girl. We love you. Beth, Pete, Owen and Paddy.

[@sharilopez2284]

John denver you make the most beautiful song i've ever heard

[@sharilopez2284]

I feel like im gonna cry

[@ramroshan417]

This is clearly John Denver's best song and one of the best songs ever! Amazing vocals.

[@Greeley.d]

I remember my late wife loved this song. She was really sad when he lost his life.

[@bettyeannestacey3106]

I nicknamed my granddaughter, Kambria Sky. . ."SunShine" 🌞 and she makes me feel "Happy"❤❤❤

[@alicealbuquerque3586]

Eternamente maravilhosa esta canção .

[@donnadwarika6370]

How much love his songs are always love his amazing voice

[@robertcherryiii656]

My 1st born child died when she was 6yrs old and every time I hear this song I cry because she was my ‘Sunshine’ that’s what I called her.

[@lindakoschwitz7098]

I am so sorry for that loss.

[@Kellysocal1]

I suffer from stress but not when I hear this song... it's so beautiful

[@erinmcquesten4237]

How are you dealing with stress these days ?

[@jodiefinney5072]

its great therapy listening to him.

[@johnkholloway9837]

What a beautiful man. Come home John.

[@wellingtonferreira728]

I can understand everything of this song. It's not necessary subtitles. My English is uper-intermediate.

[@callumj1424]

Get a grip

[@tomcullen3295]

This transports me to when I was around 7, listening to my Mum playing it in the front room while I was in bed. Listening to it now at 52 I understand why she did, its such a tear jerker. RIP Mum ❤

[@dpackett08]

My mother loves this song,on a TV movie, & I as well have loved this a long time 💙💜💖

[@PooDotStinkPants]

Timeless classic, 2019 proves it! Very grateful to have seen this man in concert as teenager back in 1992!

[@dinadapitanon1075]

Wow wonderful..

[@s.p.baughman7885]

I used to sing this song 'Sunshine' to my children when they were babies and very young..now they are teenagers...Love you very much my children..

[@Ayuri117]

My college time favourite singer Now I'm 60 still love his songs

[@soheilazibakalaam4138]

Love John Denver, so peaceful voice💕👌

[@bonnieduthe9848]

So do I

[@davinamartinez7078]

I lost my husband to cancer on December 20th of last year. I Miss him so much😢 I cry everyday for my husband he was everything to me. I loved him so much he was My hero 🩵

[@MrJTC24]

GREAT SONG John DENVER WE MISS YOU YOU WERE A GREAT MAN

[@cheyennegoodman5503]

The perfect lullaby for my children 💗

[@岡洋介-g3g]

Lullaby　is　an　unique　expｒession.

[@annemcdonough8162]

Loved this. Beautiful and yes, the tears fell.

[@paulorobertoguimaraes2979]

beautiful...