Deep River Woman

by Lionel Richie

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Deep

riv er wom an,

Lord, I’m (Cm7)com ing home to you.

Deep

riv er wom an,

(Bbm)Lord, I know she’s wait ing,

(Bbm)just an ti ci pat ing all my (Ab)love.

Spent a night in L.

A.,

just an (Bbm)oth er chance to see (Eb)you,

just you

and I.

I want ed you up to know

a that my (Bbm)play ing days were o (Eb)ver

’cause (Gb)all I do is think of you, I’ve ev er the writ ing’s on this world.

(Eb)the wall.

(Ab)Deep

riv er wom an,

Lord, I’m (Cm7)com ing home to you.

Deep

riv er wom an,

(Bbm)Lord, I know she’s wait ing,

(Bbm)just an ti ci pat ing all my (Ab)love.

I’ve been out in the world,

guess the (Bbm)fast life had me go (Eb)ing.

Now all

that’s changed.

I Fin ’lly made up my mind

a bout the (Bbm)one thing I’ve been know (Eb)ing;

’cause (Gb)you’re the on ly girl of you, I’ve ev er the cared for in this world.

(Eb)the wall.

(Ab)Deep

riv er wom an,

Lord, I’m (Cm7)com ing home to you.

Deep

riv er wom an,

(Bbm)Lord, I know she’s wait ing,

(Bbm)just an ti ci pat ing all my (Ab)love.

Your kind of love, girl, (Db)is for ev er.

It took me a long time (Db)to re a (Ab)lize

that I’ve come so far and end up go ing no where.

Girl, I (Db)need (Ab)you by

my side.

Oh,

and (Ab)deep

riv er wom an,

Lord, I’m (Cm7)com ing home to you.

Com ing home to you,

I said: (Ab)Deep

riv er wom an,

(Bbm)Lord, I know she’s wait ing

and (Bbm)just an ti ci pat ing

all my (Ab)love.

(Gb)All my love.

Deep River Woman by Lionel Richie — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Deep River Woman” by Lionel Richie 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 Db at 72 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 "Deep River Woman" 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 "Deep River Woman"?
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 "Deep River Woman" use?
Just 7 chords: Ab, Bbm, Bbm7, Cm7, Db, Eb, Gb. Take it one section at a time.
What other Lionel Richie songs work for kids?
Try "I CALL IT LOVE", "ALL NIGHT LONG", "EASY". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.