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 — Classic Piano Sheet Music

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Read "A Natural Woman" by Aretha Franklin in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of A. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 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”

Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "A Natural Woman"?
Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature A. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
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 this the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
Yes — "A Natural Woman" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature A, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
Yes — slow the tempo from 100 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
Why can I click a note in the score?
Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.