There are only four Aint No Sunshine chords, making this classic an easy one to play for any guitarist. Whether you can sing it like Bill is another matter though.
The Aint No Sunshine chords are Am, Em, G and Dm. These chords are all easy guitar chords that every beginner should learn and on our list 8 beginner guitar chords.
The progression is: i, v, VII, iv in A minor.
But don’t worry, you don’t need a degree in music theory to enjoy playing this one. It’s a beautifully simple song to play, even for beginner guitarists.
To help you with timing, try our free online metronome. Aint No Sunshine is 72 BPM (beats per minute). But you can start slower and build up. Whatever tempo feels comfortable is right, then gradually speed up to the correct time.
If you want to learn more easy guitar songs then see our list of 100.
Oh and… how do you turn a duck into a soul singer? Put it in the oven until its bill withers.
Ain’t No Sunshine – Music Video
Aint No Sunshine Chords
The Aint No Sunshine chords are Am, Em, G and Dm.
Ain’t No Sunshine by Bill Withers chord
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[Verse 1]
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
Ain't no sunshine when she's gone
Dm
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
Ain't no sunshine when she's gone
Dm
And this house just ain't no home
Am Em G Am
Anytime she goes away
And I know, I know, I know, I know, I know
(repeats)
Hey, I ought to leave this young thing alone
[Verse 2]
Am Em G Am
But ain't no sunshine when she's gone
Am Em G Am
Ain't no sunshine when she's gone
Am Em G Am
Only darkness every day
Em
Ain't no sunshine when she's gone
Dm
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 