This Woman's Work

by Maxwell
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Lyrics

Oh.

Oh.

Pray God you can (Dbmaj7)cope;

(Cm)I’ll stand out (Db)side this wom an’s (Db)work, this wom an’s (Eb)world.

(Fm7)Ooh, it’s hard on the (Bbm7)man;

now his (Cm7)part is o ver.

(Cm7)Now starts the (Dbmaj7)craft

of the (Db)fa

(Eb)ther.

I know you’ve got a (Eb)lit tle life in you yet, I know you’ve got a (Bbm7)lot of strength left.

I know you’ve got a (Eb)lit tle life in you yet, I know you’ve got a (Bbm7)lot of strength left.

I should be cry ing, but I (Eb)just can’t let it show.

I should be hop ing, but I (Bbm7)can’t stop think ing of all the things we should have (Eb)said that I nev er said, and all the things we should have (Bbm7)done that we nev er did.

All the things we should have (Eb)giv en, but I did n’t.

(Db)Oh,

(Eb)dar lin’, make it (Bbm)go,

make it (Eb)go a way.

Give me these mo

ments,

give them back

to me.

Give me that lit tle

kiss.

Give me your, (I know you have a lit tle life give you me yet, your (Bbm7)hand, ba I know by.

have a lot of strength Give me that (Eb)pret ty hand, I know you have a lit tle life show you me yet, your (Bbm7)hon es ty.

know you have a lot of strength left.

your, (I know you have a lit tle life give you me yet, your (Bbm7)hand, ba I know by.

have a lot of strength Give me that (Eb)pret ty hand, I know you have a lit tle life show you me yet, your (Bbm7)hon es ty.

know you have a lot of strength left.

I know you have a (Bbm7)lot of strength left.

Should be cry ing, but I (Eb)just can’t let it go.

Should be hop ing, but I (Eb)can’t stop

(Ab)think ing and think ing and think (Bbm7)ing.

All the things we should have (Eb)said that we nev er said, all the things we should have (Bbm7)done that we nev er did, all the things that you (Eb)want ed from me, all the things that you (Bbm7)need ed from me.

All the things we should have (Eb)giv en, but I did n’t.

(Db)Oh,

(Db)dar lin’, make it (Bbm7)go.

Just make it (Cm7)go a way.

This Woman's Work — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "This Woman's Work" by Maxwell: 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, 68 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “This Woman's Work”

What key is "This Woman's Work" by Maxwell played in?
This Woman's Work 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 "This Woman's Work"?
The arrangement plays at 68 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "This Woman's Work" 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 "This Woman's Work"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "This Woman's Work"?
"This Woman's Work" was originally performed by Maxwell. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "This Woman's Work"?
This arrangement uses 11 chords: Ab, Bbm, Bbm7, Bbpow, C, Cm, Cm7, Db, +3 more.
What other songs by Maxwell can I play here?
Try "PRETTY WINGS", "LIFETIME". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "This Woman's Work" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "This Woman's Work" by Maxwell. 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 "This Woman's Work" 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 "This Woman's Work" 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.