You are my son, Shine, my only sunshine,
You make me happy,when skys are gray.
You'll never know dear, how much I love you,
Please don't take my sunshine away.
The other night, dear, while I was sleeping,
I dreamt I held you in my arms.
And when I woke and, I was mistaken,
Then I hung my head down and cried.
I'll always love you, and never leave you,
If you could only do the same,
But when you grow up, and love another,
I'll be proud to give you away.
Now you're grown up and love another,
And you have a family.
And when you sing this song to your babies,
I know you'll think of me.