A Natural Woman

by Aretha Franklin
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Lyrics

Look in’ out was on the (E)morn ing rain,

I used to feel un in (D)spired.

it.

And when I knew I’d have to face an oth er day,

Lord, it made me feel so (D)tired.

it.

Be fore the day I (C#m7)met you,

of life was so un (C#m7)kind.

’cause (Bm7)Your I love you was the (C#m7)key to my to peace of (Dmaj7)mind,

’cause (Bm7)you make me (A)feel,

(D)you make me (A)feel,

(D)you make me (A)feel (D)like (A)a nat (D)u (A)ral (Bm7)wom an.

When my out was in the (E)lost and found,

you came a long un to (D)claim it.

I did n’t know just what was wrong with me, er day,

’til your kiss me helped me (D)name it.

Now I’m no long er (C#m7)doubt ful

of what I’m liv ing (C#m7)for,

’cause (Bm7)Your I love you hap py (C#m7)I don’t need to do of (Dmaj7)more,

’cause (Bm7)you make me (A)feel,

(D)you make me (A)feel,

(D)you make me (A)feel (D)like (A)a nat (D)u (A)ral (Bm7)wom an.

Oh, ba by, what you’ve (G)done to me!

(What you’ve done to me!)

You make me feel so good in side.

(Good in side.)

And I just (Am7)want to be

(want to be)

close to you.

You (A)make me feel so a (Bm7)live!

You make me (A)feel,

(Dmaj7)you make me (A)feel,

(Dmaj7)you make me (A)feel (D)like (A)a nat (D)u (A)ral, (Bm7)nat u ral (Bm7)wom an.

You make me (A)feel,

(Dmaj7)you make me (A)feel,

(Dmaj7)you make me (A)feel (D)like (A)a nat (D)u (A)ral, (Bm7)nat u ral (Bm7)wom an.

You make me (Bm7)wom an, a (Bm7)nat u ral (A)wom an.

A Natural Woman — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "A Natural Woman" by Aretha Franklin: 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 A, 100 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “A Natural Woman”

What key is "A Natural Woman" by Aretha Franklin played in?
A Natural Woman is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "A Natural Woman"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "A Natural Woman" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "A Natural Woman"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "A Natural Woman"?
"A Natural Woman" was originally performed by Aretha Franklin. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "A Natural Woman"?
This arrangement uses 8 chords: A, Am7, Bm7, C#m7, D, Dmaj7, E, G.
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 there a karaoke version of "A Natural Woman" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "A Natural Woman" by Aretha Franklin. 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 "A Natural Woman" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in A, 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 "A Natural Woman" 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.