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Louisiana designated "You are My Sunshine" by Jimmie H. Davis (former governor of Louisiana) and Charles Mitchell as an official state song in 1977 ( Give Me Louisiana is also an official state song). All State Songs. LYRICS. The other night, dear. As I lay sleeping. I dreamed I held you in my arms. When I awoke, dear. I was mistaken.
Give Me Louisiana Lyrics. Written by Doralice Fontane. Composed by Dr. John Croom. Give me Louisiana, The State where I was born. The State of snowy cotton, The best I've ever known; A State of sweet magnolias, And Creole melodies.
Dec 1, 2004 · Adoption of State Song. The song, "You Are My Sunshine", words and music by former Louisiana Governor Jimmie H. Davis and Charles Mitchell, was adopted as an official state song of Louisiana in 1977. Louisiana Revised Statutes. The following information is excerpted from the Louisiana Revised Statutes, Title 49, Section 155.
May 14, 2024 · The lyrics paint a vivid picture of the beauty, nostalgia, and cultural richness of Louisiana. The song opens with the lines, “Give me, give me Louisiana, the state where I was born, the state of snowy cotton, the best I’ve ever known.” These words express a strong sense of attachment and pride towards the singer’s place of origin.
