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Ain't No Sunshine original guitar chords by
Bill Withers
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1971•R&B•41.6K views•
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Key: A minor•
Verse 1
Am7
Am7

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Ain't no sunshine when she's gone
Em7
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G7
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Am7
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It's not warm when she's away
Em7
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G7
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Em7
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Ain't no sunshine when she's gone
Dm7
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And she's always gone too long
Am7
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Anytime she goes away
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G7
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Verse 2
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Wonder this time where she's gone
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Wonder if she's gonna stay
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Ain't no sunshine when she's gone
Dm7
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And this house just ain't no home
Am7
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Anytime she goes away
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G
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Am7
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Bridge 1

And I know, I know, I know, I know

I know, I know, I know, I know, I know

I know, I know, I know, I know, I know

I know, I know, I know, I know, I know, I know,

I know, I know, I know, I know, I know, I know

Hey, I oughta leave the young thing alone
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But ain't no sunshine when she's gone
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Verse 3
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Ain't no sunshine when she's gone
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Am7
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Only darkness every day
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Ain't no sunshine when she's gone
Dm7
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And this house just ain't no home
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Anytime she goes away
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Anytime she goes away
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Anytime she goes away
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Anytime she goes away
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • Am7

  • Em7

  • G7

  • Dm7

  • G

  • Am9

    5

Capo: 0

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Ain't No Sunshine by Bill Withers is A minor.

The primary chords used in Ain't No Sunshine are Am, Em, G, Dm.

No capo is required for this song.

Yes, this version uses open chords like Am, Em, G, Dm, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

If the simplified chords are too easy, you can visit the original chords page for a more advanced arrangement.

The tempo of Ain't No Sunshine is approximately 76 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Ain't No Sunshine using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for Ain't No Sunshine. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with Bill Withers.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Ain't No Sunshine to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.

You can view the full chord sheet and lyrics for Ain't No Sunshine by Bill Withers on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.