A 1921 popular song.
Words and music by Earl Burtnett and Chas. Koehler.
The sheet music:
Accompaniment by James Pitt-Payne:
Lyrics
- Just like the sunrise
You came to me it seems
Just like the sunrise
You woke me from my dreams
You were my sunshine
In days that used to be
I await the sunset
For now you’re leaving me
Chorus
Tho’ it’s time for parting
And my tears are starting
Leave me with a smile
Tho’ your heart may cry, dear
When you say good-bye, dear
Leave me with a smile
Maybe it’s forever
So, while we’re together
For a little while
Hold me like a flower
For one little hour
And leave me with a smile
- Your smiles are sunshine
Upon a rainy day
They bring me gladness
And drive my blues away
Before you go, dear
Just smile once more for me
It will always be, dear
My treasured memory
Sung here by Nick Mango: