Vocal range of Ain't No Sunshine by Bill Withers
- Original key
- Am
- Range
- E3 – G4
Ain't No Sunshine spans 1 octave and 3 semitones. In the original key it fits a baritone or tenor voice without changes.
The best key for each voice type
Computed from the song's range and typical comfortable ranges. Capo positions use open chord shapes.
| Voice | Sing it in | Change | Guitar | Notes you'll sing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bass | Am | an octave down | Am shapes, no capo | E2 – G3 |
| Baritone | Am | original key | Am shapes, no capo | E3 – G4 |
| Tenor | Am | original key | Am shapes, no capo | E3 – G4 |
| Alto | Bbm | 1 semitone up | Capo 1, Am shapes | F3 – G#4 |
| Mezzo-soprano | Am | an octave up | Am shapes, no capo | E4 – G5 |
| Soprano | Am | an octave up | Am shapes, no capo | E4 – G5 |
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Questions about Ain't No Sunshine
What is the vocal range of Ain't No Sunshine?
Ain't No Sunshine by Bill Withers goes from E3 to G4, a span of 1 octave and 3 semitones.
What key is Ain't No Sunshine in?
The original recording is in Am.
What key should a man sing Ain't No Sunshine in?
Bass: Am; Baritone: Am; Tenor: Am.
What key should a woman sing Ain't No Sunshine in?
Alto: Bbm; Mezzo-soprano: Am; Soprano: Am.
Songs with a similar range
- Wonderwall Oasis · E3–F#4
- Hallelujah Leonard Cohen · E3–A4
- Landslide Fleetwood Mac · D3–G4
- Perfect Ed Sheeran · Eb3–Ab4
- Suspicious Minds Elvis Presley · D3–G4
- Video Games Lana Del Rey · E3–A4
Sources: Musicnotes · Hooktheory · checked 2026-10-31 · how we measure
Musicnotes shows the notated range E4–G5; male vocal in treble clef sounds an octave lower