Is "Do Right Woman Do Right Man" 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 "Do Right Woman Do Right Man"?

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 "Do Right Woman Do Right Man" use?

Just 9 chords: A, B7, C#m, D, Dmaj7, E, E7, F#m, +1 more. Take it one section at a time.

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.

Super Simple Piano

Do Right Woman Do Right Man

· by Aretha Franklin

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Lyrics

Take me to heart

and I’ll al ways (E)love you,

and no (D)bod y

can make me do (A)wrong.

Take me for grant ed;

leav ing

love

un (E)sure

makes will pow er (D)weak

and temp ta tion (A)strong.

A wom an’s on ly hu man;

you should un der stand.

She’s not just a play thing;

she’s flesh and blood

just

like her man.

If you want a (D)“do

(A)right

(D)all

(A)day”

(B7)wom an,

(wom an,)

you got ta be a (Dmaj7)“do

(E7)right

(Dmaj7)all

(E7)night”

(A)man.

(Man.)

(C#m)Yeah,

(F#m)yeah.

They say that it’s a man’s

world,

but you can’t prove that by me.

And as long as we’re to geth er, ba by,

(E)show some re spect for

(D)me.

(E7)If you want a (D)“do

(A)right

(D)all

(A)day”

(B7)wom an,

(wom an,)

you got ta be a (Dmaj7)“do

(E7)right

(Dmaj7)all

(E7)night”

(A)man.

(Man.)

(A)man.

You got ta be a (A)“do

(E7)right

(Dmaj7)all

(E7)night”

(A)man.

Do Right Woman Do Right Man by Aretha Franklin — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Do Right Woman Do Right Man” 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 A at 84 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.

Teacher’s notes

This arrangement is a beautiful workout for your left hand — that walking bass pattern needs to stay smooth and even at 84 BPM, so practice it alone first until it feels almost automatic. Your right hand will navigate nine chords, and the trickiest transitions are between F#m7 and Dmaj7, then into B7 — those shapes shift across different positions quickly, so loop those changes slowly until your fingers find them without hesitation. Pay attention to the move from C#m down to A as well; it's easy to rush that moment in a ballad this tender. Use the sustain pedal gently, lifting cleanly on each chord change so the walking bass doesn't blur. Once both hands feel confident separately, bring them together at half tempo and gradually build up. This is the kind of song that will genuinely strengthen your ability to keep a steady, independent left hand underneath expressive right-hand chords — a skill you'll use in every ballad from here on out.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Do Right Woman Do Right Man" 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 "Do Right Woman Do Right Man"?: 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 "Do Right Woman Do Right Man" use?: Just 9 chords: A, B7, C#m, D, Dmaj7, E, E7, F#m, +1 more. Take it one section at a time.
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.