A Deeper Love

by Aretha Franklin
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Lyrics

(Em)Peo ple, let me tell you.

I work hard

ev er y day.

I get up out of bed, I put on my clothes, ’cause I’ve got bills to pay.

Now, it ain’t eas y, but I don’t need no help.

I’ve got a strong will to sur vive.

I’ve got a (G)deep er love, a (Cmaj7)deep er love, a (C)deep er love in (B7)side.

And I call it (Em)pride!

(A deep er love.) (Am7)Pride!

(A deep er love.) (Em)Pride!

(A deep er love.

(Am7)Whoa, whoa, (Bm7)whoa.) It’s the (G7)pow er that gives you the (F7)strength to sur vive.

(Em)(Pride!

A deep er love.

(B7)Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa.)

Now, I’ve got (Em)love in my heart.

(E)It (Am)gives me the (Bm7)strength to (Em)make it through (E)the (Am)day.

Pride is (Em)love, (Pride is) (E)re (Am7)spect for your self,

and that’s why (Bm7)I’m not look ing for (Em7)hand outs.

Char i ty, (G7)wel fare I don’t need.

(Cmaj7)Steal in’, deal in’, (Bm7)not my feel ing.

No back stab bin’, (G7)greed y, grab bin’, (Cmaj7)ly ing, cheat ing.

’Cause I’ve got a (Em)deep er love, (E)a (Am)deep er love, a (Em)deep er love (E)in (Am7)side.

I’ve (Bm7)got a (Em)deep er love, (E)a (Am)deep er love, a (Em)deep er love (E)in (Am)side.

And I (Bm)call it (Em)pride!

(A deep er love.) (Am7)Pride!

(A (Bm)deep er love.) (Em)Pride!

(A deep er love.

(Am7)Whoa, whoa (Bm7)whoa.

It’s the (G7)pow er that gives you the (F7)strength to sur vive.

(Em)Pride!

(A deep er love, (B7)Whoa, whoa.) And I want to (Cmaj7)thank you

for (Am7)help (Bm7)ing (Cmaj7)me see (Bm7)there’s (Am7)a (Bm7)pow er that lives (B7)deep in side of (Em)me, giv ing the strength to al ways be (Cmaj7)strong.

(B7)(Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa.) (Em)Pride!

(CN.C.)A deep er love.

(Em)Pride!

(CN.C.)A deep er love.

(Em)Pride!

(CN.C.)A deep er love.

(Am7)(Whoa, whoa, (Bm7)whoa.) It’s the (G7)pow er that gives you the (F7)strength to sur vive.

(Em)Pride!

A Deeper Love — Simple Sheet Music

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"A Deeper Love" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of G, 116 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “A Deeper Love”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "A Deeper Love"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
What key is "A Deeper Love" by Aretha Franklin played in?
A Deeper Love is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "A Deeper Love"?
The arrangement plays at 116 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "A Deeper Love" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "A Deeper Love"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "A Deeper Love"?
"A Deeper Love" was originally performed by Aretha Franklin. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Aretha Franklin can I play here?
Try "AIN'T NO WAY", "A Natural Woman", "FREEWAY OF LOVE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "A Deeper Love". Key of G, 116 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.