Ain't No Sunshine Ukulele Tutorial | Easy 4 Chord Song

Here's how to play Ain't No Sunshine on the ukulele! This is a great song for beginner ukulele players. We're learning it in the key of A minor, which is the original key.
You just need 4 chords: A minor, E minor7, G and D minor. I do say "three" chords in the tutorial, because the G chord is just there for the bass movement, and you could simplify this song by leaving out the G and just staying on E minor.
This tutorial goes nice and slow, covering the song form, counting, and lining up chords with lyrics. I also give you several strumming options so you can mix and match to create your own arrangement. Check out the time stamps below to jump around as needed.
PDF Chord & Lyric Chart: / 69892741
Time stamps:
0:00 Intro
0:39 Overview
1:13 Key, time signature, form
1:49 Verse chords
3:06 Em to G bass line explained
4:21 Chord run through
5:15 Add lyrics
6:42 Verse run through
7:22 Counting
8:29 Strumming!
9:11 Strumming pattern 1
9:57 Strumming pattern 2
11:37 Strumming pattern 3
13:15 Bridge
16:55 Bridge extra chord option
17:40 Bridge strumming
18:23 Wine Break!
19:10 Starting pitch
20:56 Whole song play along
23:51 Chord overview
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[@sunjaybedi4389]

I am not learning to play ukulele but guitar but your approach translates and teaching method really helps learn this as a beginner.

[@UkuleleWineTime]

Great to hear! Yes, if you're speaking (or teaching!) the language of music, it can easily translate to other instruments. Enjoy!

[@ianwilson5205]

Wow you certainly put a lot into explaining the difference between playing a Uke and delivering expression from a song. I have really enjoyed this. I have been playing about 7 months from scratch and felt I had plateaued a bit. This is really refreshing ❤

[@UkuleleWineTime]

So awesome to hear Ian! It can help to shake things up a bit with a new teacher and approach ☺🎵 So glad you enjoyed it!

[@ianholmes6078]

I love that this tutorial is in the key of the original. Really excellent!

[@UkuleleWineTime]

Thank you! Sometimes I do move keys to make it easier on the ukulele, but this one works great in the original key. Nice to be able to play along. Cheers!

[@namu1e]

You did it !!!!!!! Congrats and thank you !

[@UkuleleWineTime]

Haha YESS, I managed to publish it! Some days it takes sooo long with the two kids 😜 Thank you! Xo

[@johndobson5164]

Wonderful. Thank you

[@UkuleleWineTime]

You're welcome! 😊

[@Sara-hy6yu]

I'm not sure if I already commented, but thank you for great tutorials and also your singing is beautiful!

[@UkuleleWineTime]

Hey Sara, thank you so much!! So happy you're digging the tutorials, and thanks for your sweet compliment, I love to sing! 😊🎵

[@rtenorio58]

Thanks for an easy to follow tutorial on such a great classic! Eccellente!

[@UkuleleWineTime]

You're so welcome! ☺

[@MC-zr7hl]

Another great version of a great song. You have an awesome taste in music, such a good collection. Really appreciate it!

[@UkuleleWineTime]

Thanks MC, that means a lot! I appreciate it 😊

[@DiscoveryDiversTokyo]

Good vibe and very professional. Surprised you don’t have more subs. Good luck with future success.

[@UkuleleWineTime]

Thank you so much! Working on it, I launched about a year ago. Thank you for your kind words, and glad you found me here! 😊🎵

[@TheMicGG24]

Loved this!! Thanks I recently found your channel, each tutorial worth it :D

[@UkuleleWineTime]

Thank you so much Michael! So happy you are here. Cheers! 😊

[@thesingingsubstitute3908]

I really enjoy your tutorials that's one of my favorite songs by Bill Withers !!!

[@UkuleleWineTime]

Thank you so much!! Yes, love Bill Withers!! Glad you enjoyed it ☺🎵

[@graemereeves6489]

I have just started playing. Your tutorial has really inspired me. I will keep watching. Thank you

[@UkuleleWineTime]

Hey Graeme, thank you so much! It makes me so happy that you are inspired!!

[@floriferousli]

Thank you! I love it!

[@UkuleleWineTime]

You're welcome - so happy you enjoyed it!! 😊🎵

[@aliciaquiroga1472]

Recently discovered your website. I love your style of teaching- detailed, slow-paced, very enlightening and encouraging for a newbie like me. Thank you very, very much!!!!!👍💐 Keep up the wonderful work…more power to you!

[@UkuleleWineTime]

Wow Alicia, thank you so much for your message, I so appreciate it! And it makes me so happy to hear that you are enjoying my teaching approach. Awesome!! Keep going!! 🎵🙌

[@gheko71]

That was great, thank you.

[@UkuleleWineTime]

You're so welcome, glad you enjoyed it! 🍷🎵

[@ukulelebutterfly]

I was singing this while driving home. And here you are without searching 🙂. 'Anchors Aweigh' girlfriend! Nice break down. I guess I have to see if my Anchor ⚓ holds! Thanks!🦋

[@UkuleleWineTime]

Love this!! We all need a good strong anchor sometimes 💞🎵

[@huskyvoid]

Great stuff! Need to get the hang of the strumming, but you def inspired me to try :)

[@UkuleleWineTime]

Awesome to hear - you can do it! 🎵😊 Keep going!

[@cinovasyon]

You're so bubbly I love it

[@UkuleleWineTime]

Haha thank you so much! 🎵

[@caeliallard120]

❤❤❤❤

[@UkuleleWineTime]

😊 Thank you!

[@lawrencetaylor4101]

Merci beaucoup.

[@UkuleleWineTime]

De rien! :)

[@peterrandall9523]

Very good

[@UkuleleWineTime]

Thank you!!

[@tombrooks4167]

Your ukulele sounds great. What kind is it?

[@UkuleleWineTime]

Thanks Tom! It's a @kalabrandmusic cedar top acacia tenor w/ EQ. It plays like a dream.

[@deanapayne9738]

What is the strumming pattern for the I know I know I know part of the song?

[@heatherellen4817]

Just discovered you! Great tutorial thank you. Sorry I hit the dislike button in error, I love it!!

[@UkuleleWineTime]

Hey Heather, so glad you found me here! Haha that's ok, I appreciate your honesty 😅 Hope you had fun learning this song! 😊🎵