Florida Sunshine

Story Behind The Song

I wrote this song for the Florida Song Contest. The tune was originally written for a friend of mine in college, but I rewrote the song for Florida and like it better now.

Song Description

Traveling from the east to the west coast of Florida, with a noontime stop in the central springs, the Florida Sunshine beams down in this happy song.

Song Length 5:13 Genre Folk - General, Unique - Children
Tempo Medium (111 - 130) Lead Vocal Female Vocal
Mood Glad, Joyful Subject State, Land
Similar Artists Peter, Paul & Mary, Joan Baez Language English
Era 2000 and later

Lyrics

Florida Sunshine, O cast your beam on me
From Everglades to Augustine,
From sea to shining sea.
And when I sink my toes into your sand
I warm up to the wonder of this Florida Land

Sunrise on the shore,
Light the eastern beach
Here's a ray of rose;
There's a touch of peach
Sparkle on the sand
Glance the seagull's wing
And Shine----O Florida, sing!

High noon at the springs
Now I feel the heat
Gators in the grass
Catfish in the creek
Diamond prism dance
Sapphire in the deep
O Shine----and Florida, sing!

Bridge: Light my world, Tan my skin
Green the groves, make me grin
And shine, O Florida, sing!

Sundown on the bay
Westerly she sinks
Paintbrush in the sky
Violet and pink
Hail the Master's hand
Lift your voice and sing
And Shine----O Florida, sing!

Uplifting song! Good imagery

Like the song

excellent job of painting a picture in the mind. Classic folk format, very well performed and recorded. I enjoyed the listen.

Kate, never a guess who this is, what a wonderful song, vocals, always spot on, the kids are wonderful, you always get them to do such a great job....who is doing the harmonica... loved the sound...added just the right touch...

Very nice lead vocal voice. The instrumental tracks were expertly played. The vocal to instrumental mix is "spot-on".

Love the harp/guitar intro and it even got better as it went on. Great vocal on this one with a lot of enthusiasm and the kids make it quite fun! And the end brings the soul!!

i loved this one

this is a very original song

Very sweet, very pretty song!! It is catchy and immediately singable! THe kids sound great and the harmonica is sweet! Lead vocal is excellent!! Very well done!!

Nice folk tune! Very enjoyable. Well balanced and a good production as well. Solid story and not forced lyrics. Loved the Children chorus! Good to listen to!

Bright, cheerful singalong. Strong rhythm. Accurately sung both by the lead singer and the children's chorus. Pleasant harmonica. A touch of springtime.

I really love the lead vocals and all the voices of the children, very cool guitar strumming as well. The harmonica also gives the song a very happy feeling!

ALWAYS ENJOY THIS GREAT LADY! SHE HAS A NEW TWIST EVERY TIME!

Nice real folk track , the children singing give it a added element,
liked the harmony and harmoncia and lead singer,
good enjoyable fun folk song.

Excellent recording, i love the group vocals with the kids. The guitar work is stellar, and the drums are at a nice level, not invasive. I missed the subtle harmonica for a while because it sounds so natural and really compliments the singer's voice.

Love the use of children's choir for this song! Felt like washing in sunshine listening to this bright fun track. Beautiful instrumentation and vocals as well.

Glorious song about a glorious state! The children take the song even higher. Bravo!

very nice song. likeable tune with good harp. and singers.
enjoyable and sweet.

Lyrics Kate Carpenter Music Kate Carpenter
Producer Jamie DeFrates Publisher Kate Carpenter
Performance Kate Carpenter Label Kate Carpenter
This track is on 1 Member Playlists
Playlist Creator Playlist Name Date Added
Samantha Lynn favorite 8/21/2022

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