Was a sunny day Not a cloud was in the sky Not a negative word was heard From the people passing by 'Twas a sunny day All the birdies in the trees And the radio's singing song All the favorite melodies He was a navy man Stationed in Newport News She was a high school queen With nothing really left to lose She was a high school queen With nothing really left to lose Was a sunny day Not a cloud was in the sky Not a negative word was heard From the people passing by 'Twas a sunny day All the birdies in the trees And the radio's singing song All the favorite melodies Her name was Lorelie She was his only girl She called him "Speedoo" But his christian name was Mister Earl She called him "Speedoo" But his christian name was Mister Earl Was a sunny day Not a cloud was in the sky Not a negative word was heard From the people passing by 'Twas a sunny day All the birdies in the trees And the radio's singing song All the favorite melodies Was a sunny day Not a cloud was in the sky Not a negative word was heard From the people passing by