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