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

[Sax solo]

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 she’s always gone too long
Anytime she goes away
Anytime she goes away
Anytime she goes away
Anytime she goes away
I know, I know, I know, I know, I know, …
[Piano solo]

[Drum solo]

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

[Sax solo]

Anytime she goes away
Anytime she goes away
Anytime she goes away
Anytime she goes away