Aint No Sunshine
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Am G Em / Am G Em
Am Am G Em
Ain't no sunshine when she's gone.
Am Am G Em
It's not warm when she's away.
Am G Em Dm
Ain't no sunshine when she's gone
Am Dm
and she's always gone too long
Dm Am G Em
anytime she goes away.
Am G Em /
Am G Em Am G Em
Wonder this time where she's gone,
Am G Em Am G Em
wonder if she's gone to stay
Am G Em Dm
Ain't no sunshine when she's gone
Am Dm
and this house just ain't no home
Dm Am G Em / Am G Em
anytime she goes away.
Am
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
Em Am
Hey, I ought to leave the young thing alone,
Em Am G Em
but ain't no sunshine when she's gone,
Am G Em Am G Em
ain't no sunshine when she's gone,
Am G Em Am G Em
only darkness everyday.
Am G Em Dm
Ain't no sunshine when she's gone,
Am Dm
and this house just ain't no home
Dm Am G Em / Am
anytime she goes away.
G Em Am G Em Am
Anytime she goes away.
G Em Am G Em Am
Anytime she goes away.
G Am G Am
Anytime she goes away.
How to play Aint 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.