Ain't No Sunshine
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Intro: Am E G Am
Am E G Am
Ain't no sunshine when she's gone
Am Am E G Am
It's not warm when she's away
Am G
Ain't no sunshine when she's gone
C
And she's always gone too long.
G Am E G Am N.C.
Anytime she goes away
Am E G Am
Wonder this time where she's gone
Am Am E G Am
Wonder if she's going to stay
Am G
Ain't no sunshine when she's gone
C
And this house just ain't no home
G Am E G Am
Anytime she goes away.
Am N.C.
I know, I know, I know, I know,
G N.C.
I know, I know, I know, I know,
C
I know, I know, I know, I knoooooooooww
E
Oh to leave the young thing alone
Am E G Am
Ain't no sunshine when she's gone
Am Am E G Am
Only darkness every day
Am G
Ain't no sunshine when she's gone
C
And this house just ain't no home
G Am E G Am
Anytime she goes away.
Am Am E G Am
Anytime she goes away
Am Am E G Am
Anytime she goes away
How to play Ain't No Sunshine
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.