This Woman's Work

by Kate Bush
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Lyrics

Ah ha, ooh,

ooh.

A ha, ooh.

Ah ha, ooh,

ooh.

Pray God you can (Db)cope,

I

stand out (Db)side

this wo man’s (Db)work,

this wo man’s (Eb)world.

(Fm)Ooh, it’s hard on the (Bbm)man

now (Cm)his part is (Db)o ver.

(Ab)Now starts (Db)the craft

of the (Db)fa

(Eb)ther.

I know you have a (Eb)lit tle life in you yet,

I you have a (Bbm)lot of strength left.

I know you have a (Eb)lit tle life in you yet,

I you have a (Bbm)lot of strength left.

I should be cry ing but I (Eb)just can’t let it show, I should be hop ing but I (Bbm)can’t stop think ing of all the things I should ’ve (Eb)said that I nev er said, all the things we should ’ve (Bbm7)done that we nev er did, all the things I should ’ve (Eb)giv en but I n’t.

(Fm)Oh,

(Eb)darl ing make it (Bbm)go,

make it (Eb)go a way.

Give me

these

mo ments

back,

give them

back

to me,

give me that

lit tle

kiss,

give me your

(Eb)hand.

I know you have a lot of strength left.

I know you have a (Eb)lit tle life in you yet,

I know you have a (Bbm)lot of strength left.)

I should be cry ing but I (Eb)just can’t let it show,

I should be hop ing but I (Eb)can’t stop think

ing

of all the things we should ’ve (Eb)said that we er said, all the things we should ’ve (Bbm)done that we nev er did, all the things that you (Eb)need ed from me, all those things that you (Bbm)want ed for me, all the things I should ’ve (Eb)giv en but I did n’t.

(Bbm)Oh,

(Db)darl ing make it go a way,

just make it go a (Db)way

now.

This Woman's Work — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "This Woman's Work" by Kate Bush: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of Ab, 54 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Ab) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.

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About “This Woman's Work”

Can I sing "This Woman's Work" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "This Woman's Work" on screen a line at a time and lights up each word in time, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word and the chord shown just above. The piano backing plays underneath in Ab, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
What key is the piano accompaniment for "This Woman's Work" by Kate Bush in?
The backing track is in Ab at 54 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
Can I sing over "This Woman's Work" with this accompaniment?
Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
Is this a karaoke version of "This Woman's Work"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "This Woman's Work", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "This Woman's Work" as a backing track for my instrument?
Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
Can I download the accompaniment for "This Woman's Work"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "This Woman's Work"?
"This Woman's Work" was originally performed by Kate Bush. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Kate Bush are available?
Other accompaniments by Kate Bush: "Army Dreamers", "Army Dreamers", "Babooshka". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
Is there a karaoke version of "This Woman's Work" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "This Woman's Work" by Kate Bush. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "This Woman's Work" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in Ab, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "This Woman's Work" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.

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