Ain't No Way To Treat A Lady

by Helen Reddy

Loading song
Fetching song
1
Play in Full ModesMore Songs for Kids
Lyrics

I (A)guess it was your self you were in (Dmaj7)volved pi with.

I would ’ve (A7)sworn it was me.

I (A)might ’ve found out (E)soon er, if you’d (F#m)on ly let me (A7)close e nough to (Dmaj7)see.

in’ the show.

That ain't no (E)way to treat a (Amaj7)la dy, no way to treat your ba by, your wom an, your friend.

That ain’t no (E)way to treat a (Amaj9)la dy, no (Dmaj7)way,

but (Bm7)may be it’s a (E9sus)way for us to (A)end.

(A)guess I was ly be in’ for a (Dmaj7)pic pi ture

with all the (A7)col ors I know,

while (A)you were bus y (E)look in’ in to (F#m)wide ways blue to (A7)mir you, rors and (Dmaj7)lov pened a gain.

That ain't no (E)way to treat a (Amaj7)la dy, no way to treat your ba by, your wom an, your friend.

That ain’t no (E)way to treat a (Amaj9)la dy, no (Dmaj7)way,

but (Bm7)may be it’s a (E9sus)way for us to (A)end.

There’s a (F#m)fun ny kind of con so la tion (A)keep in’ me sane and I'd (E)real ly like to share it, crawl on (A)deep in my (Am)brain, and (E)see the times you nev er felt me (C#m)lov in’ you or (E)need in’ you.

So (Amaj7)leav in’ you now, you (B)still won’t know how to feel the (E)pain.

(A)end.

Ain't No Way To Treat A Lady by Helen Reddy — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Ain't No Way To Treat A Lady by Helen Reddy 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 A at 100 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

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 "Ain't No Way To Treat A Lady" 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 "Ain't No Way To Treat A Lady"?
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.
How many chords does "Ain't No Way To Treat A Lady" use?
Just 18 chords: A, A7, A9, Am, Amaj7, Amaj9, B, Bm7, +10 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Helen Reddy songs work for kids?
Try "YOU AND ME AGAINST THE WORLD", "I AM WOMAN", "CANDLE ON THE WATER". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.