The key of this song (basically A Major), the subject matter (traveling as a young person), the tempo, and rhythmic pulse, bears a striking resemblance to Jackson Browne’s hit Running On Empty. This is especially interesting, because, while the Jackson 5’s recording catalogue was by no means unfami...
[Verse 1]
It feels alright, the grass is high
Live your life, before it passes by
Travel the road of the countryside
From city to city we're taking a ride
[Chorus]
World of sunshine, bright shades of gold, yeah
It's time to be happy, yeah yeah, for the young and old
World of sunshine, world of sunshine
World of sunshine, yeah
[Verse 2]
Come with me, there's so much to see
There's people to meet, and places you should be
When you get tired, you can always find, hey, hey, hey
A mile to rest area sign
[Chorus]
World of sunshine, bright shades of gold
It's time to be happy for the young and old
Travel the road of the countryside, yeah yeah yeah
From city to city, we're taking a ride
World of sunshine, bright shades of gold
It's time to be happy for the young and old
World of sunshine, bright shades of gold
It's time to be happy for the young and old
World of sunshine, bright shades of gold...
World of Sunshine was written by Jerry Marcellino & Mel Larson.
World of Sunshine was produced by Mel Larson & Jerry Marcellino.
The Jackson 5 released World of Sunshine on Thu Mar 29 1973.