ain’t no sunshine when she’s gone
it’s not warm when she’s away
ain’t no sunshine when she’s gone
she always gone too long
anytime she goes away

wonder this time where she’s gone
wonder if she’s gone to stay
well, ain’t no sunshine when she’s gone
and this house just ain’t no home
anytime she goes away

i know, i know, i know, well, i know
i know, i know, i know, well, i know
i know, i know, i know, well, i know

i ought to leave the young thing alone
’cause ain’t no sunshine when she’s gone
anytime she goes away
cause ain’t no sunshine when she’s gone