Bill Withers, an iconic musician and soulful storyteller, has left an unforgettable mark on the music industry with his song ‘Aint No Sunshine’. One of the distinctive features of this song is the haunting guitar riff that captures the listener’s attention from the beginning. Although Withers was primarily a vocalist, this song displays the power of a well-constructed and emotional guitar line.

The chord progression is simple yet effective. It involves just a handful of chords – Am, Em/G and Dm, which repeat throughout the song. Even though the chords seem simple, the added ornamentations such as little hammer-ons and sliding notes, which may be considered quite the challenge for a novice, do make the seemingly straightforward riff a little intricate. However, this very feature makes it a great pick for guitar players looking to enhance their rhythmic and dynamic control while trying their hands at soul music.