Ain't No Sunshine

by Bill Withers
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Lyrics

Ain’t no sun shine when she’s (Am7)gone.

It’s not warm when she’s a way.

Ain’t no sun shine when she’s gone,

and she’s al ways gone too (Dm7)long an y time she goes a (Am7)way.

Won der this time where she’s (Am)gone,

won der if she’s gone to stay.

Ain’t no sun shine when she’s gone,

and this house just ain’t no (Dm7)home an y time she goes a (Am)way.

And I know, I know, I know, I know, (CN.C.)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 ought to leave the young thing a lone, but ain’t no sun shine when she’s (Am7)gone.

Ain’t no sun shine when she’s An y time she goes a way.

An y time she goes a way.

Ain't No Sunshine — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Ain't No Sunshine" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of A, 80 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Ain't No Sunshine

Can I play "Ain't No Sunshine" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Ain't No Sunshine" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Ain't No Sunshine" by Bill Withers played in?
Ain't No Sunshine is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Ain't No Sunshine"?
The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Ain't No Sunshine" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Ain't No Sunshine"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Ain't No Sunshine"?
"Ain't No Sunshine" was originally performed by Bill Withers. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Ain't No Sunshine"?
This arrangement uses 7 chords: Am, Am7, Am9, C, Dm7, Em, Em7.
What other songs by Bill Withers can I play here?
Try "Lovely Day", "LEAN ON ME", "LEAN ON ME". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Ain't No Sunshine"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Ain't No Sunshine" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Ain't No Sunshine"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Ain't No Sunshine" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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