We ought to bake a sunshine cake It does more good than a big thick steak Start with a tablespoon of trouble Then add a smile and let it bubble up We ought to bake a sunshine cake It isn't really so hard to make Fresh tears, a pound or two of pleasure Kind words you needn't use a measure cup It's not from a recipe book You don't have to be a good cook Or run to the oven and look With such a simple dish, all you do is wish So why not bake a sunshine cake Of course it may keep your dreams awake FRANK: Friends say there's nothing like the flavor Don't wait to do your friends a favor And for goodness sake, let's bake a sunshine cake It's got vitamins A, vitamins B Vitamins L-O-V-E If you're fat, it's for that If you're thin, stuff it in What's wrong if you get a double grin We ought to bake a sunshine cake It's not from a recipe book You don't have to be a good cook Or run to the oven and look With such a simple dish, all you do is wish So why not bake a sunshine cake Of course it may keep your dreams awake Friends say there ain't nothing like the flavor Don't wait to do your friends a favor And for goodness sake, let's bake a sunshine cake