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Deep
riv er wom an,
Lord, I’m (Cm7)com ing home to you.
Deep
riv er wom an,
(Bbm)Lord, I know she’s wait ing,
(Bbm)just an ti ci pat ing all my (Ab)love.
Spent a night in L.
A.,
just an (Bbm)oth er chance to see (Eb)you,
just you
and I.
I want ed you up to know
a that my (Bbm)play ing days were o (Eb)ver
’cause (Gb)all I do is think of you, I’ve ev er the writ ing’s on this world.
(Eb)the wall.
(Ab)Deep
riv er wom an,
Lord, I’m (Cm7)com ing home to you.
Deep
riv er wom an,
(Bbm)Lord, I know she’s wait ing,
(Bbm)just an ti ci pat ing all my (Ab)love.
I’ve been out in the world,
guess the (Bbm)fast life had me go (Eb)ing.
Now all
that’s changed.
I Fin ’lly made up my mind
a bout the (Bbm)one thing I’ve been know (Eb)ing;
’cause (Gb)you’re the on ly girl of you, I’ve ev er the cared for in this world.
(Eb)the wall.
(Ab)Deep
riv er wom an,
Lord, I’m (Cm7)com ing home to you.
Deep
riv er wom an,
(Bbm)Lord, I know she’s wait ing,
(Bbm)just an ti ci pat ing all my (Ab)love.
Your kind of love, girl, (Db)is for ev er.
It took me a long time (Db)to re a (Ab)lize
that I’ve come so far and end up go ing no where.
Girl, I (Db)need (Ab)you by
my side.
Oh,
and (Ab)deep
riv er wom an,
Lord, I’m (Cm7)com ing home to you.
Com ing home to you,
I said: (Ab)Deep
riv er wom an,
(Bbm)Lord, I know she’s wait ing
and (Bbm)just an ti ci pat ing
all my (Ab)love.
(Gb)All my love.
Deep River Woman — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Deep River Woman" by Lionel Richie: 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, 72 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 “Deep River Woman”
- What key is "Deep River Woman" by Lionel Richie played in?
- Deep River Woman 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 "Deep River Woman"?
- The arrangement plays at 72 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Deep River 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 "Deep River Woman"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Deep River Woman"?
- "Deep River Woman" was originally performed by Lionel Richie. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Deep River Woman"?
- This arrangement uses 7 chords: Ab, Bbm, Bbm7, Cm7, Db, Eb, Gb.
- What other songs by Lionel Richie can I play here?
- Try "I CALL IT LOVE", "ALL NIGHT LONG", "EASY". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Deep River Woman" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Deep River Woman" by Lionel Richie. 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 "Deep River Woman" 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 "Deep River 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.