Hard Headed Woman

by Elvis Presley
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Lyrics

Well, a hard am head ed wom an, Lis a (Bb)soft (CN.C.)heart ed man (Bb)been (CN.C.)the cause of trou ble ev er since the world be gan.

Oh, (Eb7)yeah,

ev er since the world be gan,

uh huh huh,

a (F7)hard head ed wom an been a (Eb7)thorn in the side of (Bb)man.

Now, Ad am told ed Eve: an, Lis ten (Bb)here (CN.C.)to ed me; (Bb)don’t (CN.C.)you let me catch you mess in’ ’round that ap ple tree.

Oh, (Eb7)yeah,

ev er since the world be gan,

uh huh huh,

a (F7)hard head ed wom an been a (Eb7)thorn in the side of (Bb)man.

Now, (Bb)man.

Now, (CN.C.)Sam son told De li lah who was (CN.C.)loud and a clear: (Bb)Keep your (CN.C.)cot ton pick in’ fin gers out my curl y hair.

Oh, (Eb7)yeah,

ev er since the world be gan,

uh huh huh,

a (F7)hard head ed wom an been a (Eb7)thorn in the side of (Bb)man.

I (CN.C.)heard son ’bout a king an who a (CN.C.)do in’ a swell (Bb)till he (CN.C.)start ed play in’ with that e vil Jez e bel.

Oh, (Eb7)yeah,

ev er since the world be gan,

uh huh huh,

a (F7)hard head ed wom an been a (Eb7)thorn in the side of (Bb)man.

I (Bb)man.

Hard Headed Woman — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Hard Headed Woman" by Elvis Presley: 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 Bb, 140 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Hard Headed Woman”

What key is "Hard Headed Woman" by Elvis Presley played in?
Hard Headed Woman is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Hard Headed Woman"?
The arrangement plays at 140 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Hard Headed Woman" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Hard Headed Woman"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Hard Headed Woman"?
"Hard Headed Woman" was originally performed by Elvis Presley. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Hard Headed Woman"?
This arrangement uses 5 chords: Bb, C, Eb7, F7, Gb7.
What other songs by Elvis Presley can I play here?
Try "C'MON EVERYBODY", "A LITTLE LESS CONVERSATION", "BURNING LOVE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Hard Headed Woman" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Hard Headed Woman" by Elvis Presley. 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 "Hard Headed Woman" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in Bb, 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 "Hard Headed 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.