Can a complete beginner play "This Woman's Work"?

Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "This Woman's Work" is simplified for beginners.

Do I need to read music to play "This Woman's Work"?

No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "This Woman's Work" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

This Woman's Work — Beginner Piano Tutorial

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Learn "This Woman's Work" on piano — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded notes show you exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of Db, 58 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

Lyrics

A ha. A ha. Ooh. Ah, ah, ah, ah, ah. Ah ooh. Pray God you can (Dbmaj7)cope. (Ab)I stand out (Dbmaj7)side this wo man’s (Db)work, this wo man’s (Eb)world. (Fm7)Ooh, it’s hard on the man, now his (Cm7)part is ov er. (Cm7)Now starts the (Dbmaj9)craft of the (Dbmaj7)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 (Ab)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 can’t stop think ing... Of all the things we should have (Eb)said that we nev er said and all the things we should have (Bbm7)done that we nev er did. All the things I should have (Eb)giv en but I did n’t. (Dbmaj7)Oh, (Eb)darl ing make it (Bbm)go, make it (Eb)go a way. Give me these mo ments, give them back to (Db)me. Give me (Ab)a lit tle kiss. Give me your, (I know you have a lit tle life give in you me yet.) your (Bbm7)hand babe. (I know you have a lot of strength Give left.) me that (Eb)pret ty, (I know you have a lit ooh, tle life show in you me yet.) you (Bbm7)un der (I stand. know you have a lot of strength left.) (I know you have a lit tle life give in you me yet.) your (Bbm7)hand babe. (I know you have a lot of strength Give left.) me that (Eb)pret ty, (I know you have a lit ooh, tle life show in you me yet.) you (Bbm7)un der (I stand. know you have a 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, think ing, think (Bbm7)ing... Of all the things we should have (Eb)said that we nev er said and 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. (Dbmaj7)Oh, (Eb)darl ing make it (Bbm7)go. Just make it (Cm7)go a way.

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Lead Sheet Bar Sheet Simple Sheet

Song Details

Category: Pop
Key: Db
Tempo: 58 BPM
Difficulty: hard
Artist: Kate Bush

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How to Play "This Woman's Work" on Piano

1
Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
2
Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
3
Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
4
Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
5
Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.