What key is "A Natural Woman" in?

"A Natural Woman" by Aretha Franklin is in the key of C with a tempo of 155 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "A Natural Woman" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "A Natural Woman" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

What chords are used in "A Natural Woman"?

This arrangement of "A Natural Woman" uses 13 chords: Bb, C, Cm9, Dm, Dm7, Dmin, Em7, F, +5 more.

How long does it take to learn "A Natural Woman" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Aretha Franklin can I play here?

Try "AIN'T NO WAY", "FREEWAY OF LOVE", "UNTIL YOU COME BACK TO ME". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

Look in’ out on the (G)morn ing rain,

I used to feel so (F)un in spir ed.

And when I knew I had to (G)face an oth er day,

Lord, it made me feel so tir ed.

Be fore the day I (Em7)met you,

life was so un (Em7)kind.

But (Dm11)you’re the key to (Em7)my peace of (D)mind, ’cause (F)you make me (C)feel, (F)you make me (C)feel, (F)you make me (C)feel like a nat u ral (Dm)wom an.

(G9)(Wom an.)

When my soul was in the (G)lost and found,

you came a long to (F)claim it.

I did n’t know just what was (G)wrong with me

till your kiss helped me (F)name it.

Now I’m no long er (Em7)doubt ful of what I’m liv in’ (Em7)for.

And (Dm11)if I make ya hap py (Em7)I don’t need to do (D)more, ’cause (F)you make me (C)feel, (F)you make me feel,

(F)you make me (C)feel like a nat u ral (Dm)wom an.

(G7sus4)(Wom an.)

Oh ba by, what you’ve (Gm7)done to me.

(What you’ve done to me.)

You make me feel so (Gm7)good in side, good in side.

And I just (Cm9)wan na be (Wan na be.) close to you; you (F)make me feel so a (Dm7)live.

(F)You make me (C)feel, (F)you make me (C)feel, (F)you make me (C)feel like a nat u ral (Dm)wom an.

You make me (C)feel, (F)you make me (C)feel, (F)you make me (C)feel like a nat u ral (Dm)wom an.

You make me (Dm)wom an.

A Natural Woman by Aretha Franklin

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 155 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “A Natural Woman”

What key is "A Natural Woman" in?: "A Natural Woman" by Aretha Franklin is in the key of C with a tempo of 155 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "A Natural Woman" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "A Natural Woman" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "A Natural Woman"?: This arrangement of "A Natural Woman" uses 13 chords: Bb, C, Cm9, Dm, Dm7, Dmin, Em7, F, +5 more.
How long does it take to learn "A Natural Woman" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Aretha Franklin can I play here?: Try "AIN'T NO WAY", "FREEWAY OF LOVE", "UNTIL YOU COME BACK TO ME". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.