Do Right Woman Do Right Man

by Aretha Franklin
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Lyrics

Take me to heart

and I’ll al ways (E)love you,

and no (D)bod y

can make me do (A)wrong.

Take me for grant ed;

leav ing

love

un (E)sure

makes will pow er (D)weak

and temp ta tion (A)strong.

A wom an’s on ly hu man;

you should un der stand.

She’s not just a play thing;

she’s flesh and blood

just

like her man.

If you want a (D)“do

(A)right

(D)all

(A)day”

(B7)wom an,

(wom an,)

you got ta be a (Dmaj7)“do

(E7)right

(Dmaj7)all

(E7)night”

(A)man.

(Man.)

(C#m)Yeah,

(F#m)yeah.

They say that it’s a man’s

world,

but you can’t prove that by me.

And as long as we’re to geth er, ba by,

(E)show some re spect for

(D)me.

(E7)If you want a (D)“do

(A)right

(D)all

(A)day”

(B7)wom an,

(wom an,)

you got ta be a (Dmaj7)“do

(E7)right

(Dmaj7)all

(E7)night”

(A)man.

(Man.)

(A)man.

You got ta be a (A)“do

(E7)right

(Dmaj7)all

(E7)night”

(A)man.

Do Right Woman Do Right Man — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Do Right Woman Do Right Man" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of A, 84 BPM.

Teacher’s notes

This arrangement is a beautiful workout for your left hand — that walking bass pattern needs to stay smooth and even at 84 BPM, so practice it alone first until it feels almost automatic.

Your right hand will navigate nine chords, and the trickiest transitions are between F#m7 and Dmaj7, then into B7 — those shapes shift across different positions quickly, so loop those changes slowly until your fingers find them without hesitation.

Pay attention to the move from C#m down to A as well; it's easy to rush that moment in a ballad this tender.

Use the sustain pedal gently, lifting cleanly on each chord change so the walking bass doesn't blur.

Once both hands feel confident separately, bring them together at half tempo and gradually build up.

This is the kind of song that will genuinely strengthen your ability to keep a steady, independent left hand underneath expressive right-hand chords — a skill you'll use in every ballad from here on out.

About “Do Right Woman Do Right Man”

Why does "Do Right Woman Do Right Man" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Do Right Woman Do Right Man".
What key is "Do Right Woman Do Right Man" by Aretha Franklin played in?
Do Right Woman Do Right Man 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 "Do Right Woman Do Right Man"?
The arrangement plays at 84 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Do Right Woman Do Right Man" 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 "Do Right Woman Do Right Man"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Do Right Woman Do Right Man"?
"Do Right Woman Do Right Man" was originally performed by Aretha Franklin. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Do Right Woman Do Right Man"?
This arrangement uses 9 chords: A, B7, C#m, D, Dmaj7, E, E7, F#m, +1 more.
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 real sheet music for "Do Right Woman Do Right Man"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Do Right Woman Do Right Man".
Can I see all the notes in "Do Right Woman Do Right Man"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of A at 84 BPM.