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,    only darkness everyday.    Ain't no sunshine when she's gone,    and this house just ain't no home,    anytime she goes away      Anytime she goes away, anytime she goes away    Anytime she goes away