I Got A Woman

by Ray Charles

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I got a (A6)wom an,

way ly o ver (E7)town, in’, that’s good to (A6)me.

Oh, yeah.

Say, I got a (D7)wom an,

way ly o ver town, in’,

good to (E7)me.

Oh, yeah.

She give me mon ey don’t you I’m in need.

Yeah, she’s a (D7)kind of so friend in deed.

I got a (A6)wom an,

way o ver (E7)town,

that’s good to (A6)me.

Oh, yeah,

She saves her lov (A6)wom in’,

way ly in the (E7)morn in’, that’s just for (A6)me.

Oh, yeah.

She saves her lov (D7)wom in’,

way ly in the morn in’,

just for (E7)me.

Oh, yeah.

She saves her lov in’

don’t you just for me.

Yeah, she a (D7)love me her ten der ly.

I got a (A6)wom an,

way o ver (E7)town,

that’s good to (A6)me.

Oh, yeah,

She saves her lov

She’s there to love me

both day and night.

Nev er grum bles or fuss es.

al ways treats me right.

Nev er run nin’ in the streets,

and leav in’ me a lone.

She knows a wom an’s place is right there, now, in her home.

(E7)I got a (A6)wom an,

Don’t cha know she’s al right.

Oh, yeah.

Don’t cha know she’s al right.

Oh, yeah.

Don’t cha know she’s al

I Got A Woman by Ray Charles — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “I Got A Woman” by Ray Charles 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 200 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 "I Got A 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 "I Got A 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 "I Got A Woman" use?
Just 9 chords: A, A6, A7, B7, Bbmaj7, D7, E7, F#m7, +1 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Ray Charles songs work for kids?
Try "GEORGIA ON MY MIND", "YOU DON'T KNOW ME", "HALLELUJAH I LOVE HIM (HER) SO". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.