Lyrics & Translation
Passenger's rendition of 'Ain't No Sunshine' offers a great opportunity for English learners to connect with the emotional depth of simple lyrics. Through his clear, narrative-driven vocal style, you can easily follow the classic story of longing and loss. The song's repetitive and powerful chorus makes it an accessible piece to learn and sing along to, while appreciating a modern folk interpretation of a timeless soul song.
[English]
Ain't no sunshine when she's goneIt'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
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, I know, I know
Hey, I oughtta leave young thing alone
But ain't no sunshine when she's gone
Only darkness every day
Ain't no sunshine when she's gone
She's always gone too long
Anytime she goes away
Cause ain't no sunshine when she's gone
She's only talk and she's away
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
Anytime she goes away
Key Vocabulary
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sunshine /ˈsʌnˌʃaɪn/ B1 |
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darkness /ˈdɑːrk.nəs/ B2 |
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home /hoʊm/ A2 |
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gone /ɡɔn/ A2 |
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long /lɔːŋ/ A1 |
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away /əˈweɪ/ A2 |
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know /noʊ/ A1 |
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talk /tɔːk/ A2 |
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