Bill Withers – Ain’t No Sunshine

About The Song

“Ain’t No Sunshine” is a song by Bill Withers from his 1971 album “Just As I Am,” produced by Booker T. Jones. The record features notable musicians such as Donald “Duck” Dunn on bass guitar, Al Jackson Jr. on drums, and Stephen Stills on guitar, with string arrangements by Booker T. Jones.

Originally released as a B-side to the song “Harlem” in 1971, “Ain’t No Sunshine” has become one of Bill Withers’ most iconic tracks. The song’s live performances, such as the one on Old Grey Whistle Test in 1972, showcase Withers’ soulful delivery and contributed to the enduring popularity of “Ain’t No Sunshine” [5].

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Lyrics

Ain’t no sunshine when she’s gone
It’s not warm when she’s away
Ain’t no sunshine when she’s gone
And she’s always gone too long
Anytime she goes away

Wonder this time where she’s gone
Wonder if she’s gone to stay
Ain’t no sunshine when she’s gone
And this house just ain’t no home
Anytime she goes away

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 oughtta leave young thing alone
But ain’t no sunshine when she’s gone

Ain’t no sunshine when she’s gone
Only darkness every day
Ain’t no sunshine when she’s gone
And this house just ain’t no home
Anytime she goes away
Anytime she goes away
Anytime she goes away
Anytime she goes away