Chords
Aint no sunshine

Aint No Sunshine was written by Bill Withers about the end of a relationship. It was released in 1971 as part of his debut album Just as I Am and was produced by Booker T. Jones. The song stood out for its minimal arrangement and Withers emotive vocal delivery, quickly becoming a hit and an enduring classic.

Key: Am

Introduction:

Am                                              Em  G  Am  
Ain' t no sunshine when she' s gone.
Am                                              Em  G  Am  
It' s not warm when she' s away.
                                      Em                                         Dm  
Ain' t no sunshine when she' s gone, and she' s always gone too long,
                        Am         Em  G  Am  
Anytime she goes away.
Am                                              Em  G  Am  
Wonder this time where she' s gone,
Am                                          Em  G  Am  
Wonder if she' s gone to stay
                                      Em                                             Dm  
Ain' t no sunshine when she' s gone, and this house just ain' t no home,
                        Am         Em  G  Am  
Anytime she goes away.

                                             Am         Em  G  Am  
But ain' t no sunshine when she' s gone
                                             Am         Em  G  Am  
But ain' t no sunshine when she' s gone
Am                                    Em  G  Am  
only darkness everyday.
                                      Em                                             Dm  
Ain' t no sunshine when she' s gone, and this house just ain' t no home
                      Am         Em  G  Am  
Anytime she goes away.
                      Am         Em  G  Am  
Anytime she goes away.
                      Am         Em  G  Am  
Anytime she goes away.
                      Am         Em  G  Am  
Anytime she goes away.