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Ain’t no (Bb)way
for me to (C7)love
you
(Abmaj7)if you won’t
let me.
It ain’t no (Bb)way
for me to give (C7)you all you need
if (F9)you won’t let me give all
of me.
I know that a (Bb)wom an’s du ty
is to help
and love a man.
And that’s the (Ab)way
it was (Eb)planned.
Oh, but how can I, how can I, how can I
give you all the (C7)things I can
(F)if you’re (F7)ty ing both
of my (Ab6)hands?
Oh,
it ain’t no (Eb)way.
(Ain’t no way.)
It ain’t no way.
(Ain’t no way.)
It just ain’t no way, ba by.
(Ain’t no way.)
Ain’t no way, ba
by.
(Ain’t no way.)
It ain’t (Bbm)no way
for me to love you
if you (Abmaj7)won’t
(Eb)let me.
Stop try’n’ to (Bb)be
some one you’re not.
How cold and cruel is a man
who paid too much for what he got?
And if you (Bb)need me
like you say,
say (Cm)you do,
oh, then (F9)please,
please,
please;
don’t you know that (Ab)I
need
(Bb7)you?
Oh.
Ain’t no way.
I tell you that it (Eb7)ain’t no way, it ain’t no way, it ain’t no way, ba by.
Just ain’t no way,
it sure ain’t no way.
It ain’t no (Bbm)way
for me to love
you
if (Abmaj7)you won’t
(Ebmaj7)let me.
(Ebmaj7)let me.
Ain't No Way — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Ain't No Way" 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 Ab, 70 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Ain't No Way”
- What key is "Ain't No Way" by Aretha Franklin played in?
- Ain't No Way is arranged in the key of Ab on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Ain't No Way"?
- The arrangement plays at 70 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Ain't No Way" 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 "Ain't No Way"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Ain't No Way"?
- "Ain't No Way" was originally performed by Aretha Franklin. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Ain't No Way"?
- This arrangement uses 22 chords: Ab, Ab6, Abm, Abmaj7, Bb, Bb7, Bbdom, Bbm, +14 more.
- What other songs by Aretha Franklin can I play here?
- Try "A Natural Woman", "FREEWAY OF LOVE", "UNTIL YOU COME BACK TO ME". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Ain't No Way" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Ain't No Way" 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 "Ain't No Way" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Ab, 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 "Ain't No Way" 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.