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.