Ain't No Way To Treat A Lady

by Helen Reddy
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Lyrics

I (A)guess it was your self you were in (Dmaj7)volved pi with.

I would ’ve (A7)sworn it was me.

I (A)might ’ve found out (E)soon er, if you’d (F#m)on ly let me (A7)close e nough to (Dmaj7)see.

in’ the show.

That ain't no (E)way to treat a (Amaj7)la dy, no way to treat your ba by, your wom an, your friend.

That ain’t no (E)way to treat a (Amaj9)la dy, no (Dmaj7)way,

but (Bm7)may be it’s a (E9sus)way for us to (A)end.

(A)guess I was ly be in’ for a (Dmaj7)pic pi ture

with all the (A7)col ors I know,

while (A)you were bus y (E)look in’ in to (F#m)wide ways blue to (A7)mir you, rors and (Dmaj7)lov pened a gain.

That ain't no (E)way to treat a (Amaj7)la dy, no way to treat your ba by, your wom an, your friend.

That ain’t no (E)way to treat a (Amaj9)la dy, no (Dmaj7)way,

but (Bm7)may be it’s a (E9sus)way for us to (A)end.

There’s a (F#m)fun ny kind of con so la tion (A)keep in’ me sane and I'd (E)real ly like to share it, crawl on (A)deep in my (Am)brain, and (E)see the times you nev er felt me (C#m)lov in’ you or (E)need in’ you.

So (Amaj7)leav in’ you now, you (B)still won’t know how to feel the (E)pain.

(A)end.

Ain't No Way To Treat A Lady — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Ain't No Way To Treat A Lady" by Helen Reddy: 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 “Ain't No Way To Treat A Lady”

What key is "Ain't No Way To Treat A Lady" by Helen Reddy played in?
Ain't No Way To Treat A Lady 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 "Ain't No Way To Treat A Lady"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Ain't No Way To Treat A Lady" 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 To Treat A Lady"?
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 To Treat A Lady"?
"Ain't No Way To Treat A Lady" was originally performed by Helen Reddy. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Ain't No Way To Treat A Lady"?
This arrangement uses 18 chords: A, A7, A9, Am, Amaj7, Amaj9, B, Bm7, +10 more.
What other songs by Helen Reddy can I play here?
Try "YOU AND ME AGAINST THE WORLD", "I AM WOMAN", "CANDLE ON THE WATER". 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 To Treat A Lady" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Ain't No Way To Treat A Lady" by Helen Reddy. 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 Treat A Lady" 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 "Ain't No Way To Treat A Lady" 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.