A Deeper Love

· by Aretha Franklin

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Lyrics

(Em)Peo ple, let me tell you.

I work hard

ev er y day.

I get up out of bed, I put on my clothes, ’cause I’ve got bills to pay.

Now, it ain’t eas y, but I don’t need no help.

I’ve got a strong will to sur vive.

I’ve got a (G)deep er love, a (Cmaj7)deep er love, a (C)deep er love in (B7)side.

And I call it (Em)pride!

(A deep er love.) (Am7)Pride!

(A deep er love.) (Em)Pride!

(A deep er love.

(Am7)Whoa, whoa, (Bm7)whoa.) It’s the (G7)pow er that gives you the (F7)strength to sur vive.

(Em)(Pride!

A deep er love.

(B7)Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa.)

Now, I’ve got (Em)love in my heart.

(E)It (Am)gives me the (Bm7)strength to (Em)make it through (E)the (Am)day.

Pride is (Em)love, (Pride is) (E)re (Am7)spect for your self,

and that’s why (Bm7)I’m not look ing for (Em7)hand outs.

Char i ty, (G7)wel fare I don’t need.

(Cmaj7)Steal in’, deal in’, (Bm7)not my feel ing.

No back stab bin’, (G7)greed y, grab bin’, (Cmaj7)ly ing, cheat ing.

’Cause I’ve got a (Em)deep er love, (E)a (Am)deep er love, a (Em)deep er love (E)in (Am7)side.

I’ve (Bm7)got a (Em)deep er love, (E)a (Am)deep er love, a (Em)deep er love (E)in (Am)side.

And I (Bm)call it (Em)pride!

(A deep er love.) (Am7)Pride!

(A (Bm)deep er love.) (Em)Pride!

(A deep er love.

(Am7)Whoa, whoa (Bm7)whoa.

It’s the (G7)pow er that gives you the (F7)strength to sur vive.

(Em)Pride!

(A deep er love, (B7)Whoa, whoa.) And I want to (Cmaj7)thank you

for (Am7)help (Bm7)ing (Cmaj7)me see (Bm7)there’s (Am7)a (Bm7)pow er that lives (B7)deep in side of (Em)me, giv ing the strength to al ways be (Cmaj7)strong.

(B7)(Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa.) (Em)Pride!

(CN.C.)A deep er love.

(Em)Pride!

(CN.C.)A deep er love.

(Em)Pride!

(CN.C.)A deep er love.

(Am7)(Whoa, whoa, (Bm7)whoa.) It’s the (G7)pow er that gives you the (F7)strength to sur vive.

(Em)Pride!

A Deeper Love by Aretha Franklin — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “A Deeper Love” by Aretha Franklin in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of G at 116 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

Tips for parents & teachers

Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "A Deeper Love" good for a child learning piano?: Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "A Deeper Love"?: Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?: No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?: Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
What other Aretha Franklin songs work for kids?: Try "AIN'T NO WAY", "A Natural Woman", "FREEWAY OF LOVE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.