This Woman's Work

by Kate Bush
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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 you me yet.) your (Bbm7)hand babe.

know you have a lot of strength Give me that (Eb)pret ty, (I know you have a lit ooh, life show you me you (Bbm7)un der stand.

you have a lot of strength left.)

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

know you have a lot of strength Give me that (Eb)pret ty, (I know you have a lit ooh, life show you me you (Bbm7)un der stand.

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.

This Woman's Work — Piano Lead Sheet

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"This Woman's Work" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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.

About “This Woman's Work

Where are the chord symbols for "This Woman's Work" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "This Woman's Work" is in Db.
What key is "This Woman's Work" by Kate Bush played in?
This Woman's Work is arranged in the key of Db 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 58 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 an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
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 Kate Bush. 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, Cm7, Db, Dbmaj7, +3 more.
What other songs by Kate Bush can I play here?
Try "Army Dreamers", "Army Dreamers", "Babooshka". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Does "This Woman's Work" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "This Woman's Work" is in the key of Db at 58 BPM.
What chords are in "This Woman's Work"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of Db, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

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