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 gonna 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, hey I ought to leave the young thing alone

But ain't no sunshine when she's gone,
Ain't no sunshine when she's gone,
Only darkness everyday.
Ain't no sunshine when she's gone,
And this house just aint no home,
Anytime she goes away,
Anytime she goes away,
Anytime she goes away,
Anytime she goes away...