She's Always A Woman

by Billy Joel

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She can (Bb)kill with a smile.

She can (Bb)wound with her eyes.

And she can ru in your (Ab)faith with her (Abmaj7)cas u al lies.

And she (Bb)on ly re veals what she (Bb)wants you to see.

She (Cm)hides like a (Cm)child, but she’s (Abmaj7)al ways a (Bb)wom an to (Eb)me.

She can (Bb)lead you to love, she can (Bb)take you or (Eb)leave you.

She can ask for the truth, but she’ll nev er be lieve you.

And she’ll (Bb)take what you (Eb)give her as (Bb)long as it’s (G)free.

Yeah, she (Cm)steals like a thief, but she’s (Abmaj7)al ways a (Bb)wom an to (Eb)me.

(Cm)Oh,

she takes (F7)care of her (Bb)self.

She can (Eb)wait if she (Ab)wants,

she’s a (Bb7)head of her (Eb)time.

(Ebm)Oh,

and she (Ab)nev er gives (Db)out,

and she (Gbmaj7)nev er gives (Cb)in,

she just (F7)chang es her mind.

And she’ll (Bb6)prom ise you (Eb)more than the Gar den of (Eb)E den.

Then she’ll care less ly (Ab)cut you and (Abmaj7)laugh while you’re (Ab6)bleed in’.

But she’ll (Bb)bring out the (Eb)best and the (Bb)worst you can (G)be.

Blame it (Cm)all on your (Cm)self ’cause she’s (Ab6)al ways a (Bb)wom an to (Eb)me.

Hmm

Hmm

she just (F7)chang es her mind.

She is (Bb6)fre quent ly (Eb)kind and she’s (Bb)sud den ly (Eb)cru el.

She can do as she (Ab)pleas es, she’s (Abmaj7)no bod y’s (Ab6)fool.

And she (Bb)can’t be con (Eb)vict ed, she’s (Bb)earned her de gree.

And the (Cm)most she will (Cm7)do is throw (Abmaj7)shad ows at (Cm7)you but she’s (Fm7)al ways a (Bb7)wom an to (Eb)me.

Hmm

Hmm.

She's Always A Woman by Billy Joel — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “She's Always A Woman” by Billy Joel 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 Ab at 90 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 "She's Always 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 "She's Always 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 "She's Always A Woman" use?
Just 22 chords: Ab, Ab6, Ab7, Abmaj7, Adim7, Bb, Bb6, Bb7, +14 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Billy Joel songs work for kids?
Try "SCENES FROM AN ITALIAN RESTAURANT", "EVERYBODY HAS A DREAM", "CAPTAIN JACK". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.