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 — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)

Classic piano notation for "This Woman's Work" by Kate Bush as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in Db — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 54 BPM. Click any note to jump there.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Db) 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

Is the engraved accompaniment score for "This Woman's Work" suitable for a pianist?
Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key Db, real chord symbols), engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML. A staff pianist or accompanist can read this directly from the screen or printed PDF and play the backing while you sing the melody.
What key is the piano accompaniment for "This Woman's Work" by Kate Bush in?
The backing track is in Db 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.
What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode — both hands, classic piano notation, key of Db, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "This Woman's Work" with the lead melody removed. Perfect for singers, lead instruments, and ensemble practice.
Can I sing or play melody while the score follows along?
Yes. The backing track removes the melody so you can sing or play it on top while the chord changes and rhythm guide you. The engraved score scrolls in time with the audio so you never lose your place.
Is this the same notation a piano book would show?
Yes — treble + bass clefs, key signature, time signature, beams, dynamics, and chord symbols above the staff, all rendered from the original publisher MusicXML. Identical reading experience to a printed piano accompaniment book.

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