John Lennon - Woman
Hello! Below you'll find my "Woman" chords & lyrics chart as well as a tutorial video on how to play the piano accompaniment.
This great song by John Lennon was originally performed on guitars but sounds great translated to piano. There's a key change at the end, and I walk you through how to do everything in the video.
Enjoy!
Woman Piano Tutorial
Here's a piano tutorial video for Woman:
Woman Chords & Lyrics
[Intro]
| Ebsus4 Eb | Ab6/Eb Eb |
| Ebsus4 Eb | Ab6/Eb Eb |
| Ebsus4 Eb | Ab6/Eb Eb |
| Ebsus4 Eb | Ab6/Eb Eb |
[Verse 1]
Eb Fm7 Gm Fm7
Woman, I can hardly express
Eb Cm Fm7 Bbsus4 Bb
My mixed emotions at my thoughtlessness
Ab Fm7 Gm Bbsus4 Bb
After all I'm forever in your debt
Eb Fm7 Gm Fm7
And woman, I will try to express
Eb Cm Fm7 Bbsus4 Bb
My inner feelings and thankfulness
Ab Fm7 Gm Bbsus4 Bb
For showing me the meaning of succe-e-e-ess
Eb Fm7 Gm Fm7
Woman, I can hardly express
Eb Cm Fm7 Bbsus4 Bb
My mixed emotions at my thoughtlessness
Ab Fm7 Gm Bbsus4 Bb
After all I'm forever in your debt
Eb Fm7 Gm Fm7
And woman, I will try to express
Eb Cm Fm7 Bbsus4 Bb
My inner feelings and thankfulness
Ab Fm7 Gm Bbsus4 Bb
For showing me the meaning of succe-e-e-ess
[Chorus]
Ebmaj7 Cm Fm7 Bb6
Oooooooooooh, well, well ... doo doo doo doo-doo
Ebmaj7 Cm Fm7 Bb6
Oooooooooooh, well, well ... doo doo doo doo-doo
Ebmaj7 Cm Fm7 Bb6
Oooooooooooh, well, well ... doo doo doo doo-doo
Ebmaj7 Cm Fm7 Bb6
Oooooooooooh, well, well ... doo doo doo doo-doo
[Verse 2]
Eb Fm7 Gm Fm7
Woman, I know you understand
Eb Cm Fm7 Bbsus4 Bb
The little child inside the man
Ab Fm7 Gm Bbsus4 Bb
Please remember, my life is in your hands
Eb Fm7 Gm Fm7
And woman, hold me close to your heart
Eb Cm Fm7 Bbsus4 Bb
However distant, don't keep us apart
Ab Fm7 Gm Bbsus4 Bb
After all, it is written in the sta-a-a-ars
Eb Fm7 Gm Fm7
Woman, I know you understand
Eb Cm Fm7 Bbsus4 Bb
The little child inside the man
Ab Fm7 Gm Bbsus4 Bb
Please remember, my life is in your hands
Eb Fm7 Gm Fm7
And woman, hold me close to your heart
Eb Cm Fm7 Bbsus4 Bb
However distant, don't keep us apart
Ab Fm7 Gm Bbsus4 Bb
After all, it is written in the sta-a-a-ars
[Chorus]
Ebmaj7 Cm Fm7 Bb6
Oooooooooooh, well, well ... doo doo doo doo-doo
Ebmaj7 Cm Fm7 Bb6
Oooooooooooh, well, well ... doo doo doo doo-doo
Oooooooooooh, well, well ... doo doo doo doo-doo
Ebmaj7 Cm Fm7 Bb6
Oooooooooooh, well, well ... doo doo doo doo-doo
[Verse 3]
E F#m7 G#m F#m7
Woman, please let me explain
E C#m F#m7 Bsus4 B
I never meant to cause you sorrow or pain
A F#m7 G#m Bsus4 B
So let me tell you again and again and agai-ai-ai-ain
E F#m7 G#m F#m7
Woman, please let me explain
E C#m F#m7 Bsus4 B
I never meant to cause you sorrow or pain
A F#m7 G#m Bsus4 B
So let me tell you again and again and agai-ai-ai-ain
[Outro]
Emaj7 C#m F#m7 B6
I love you! Yeah, yeah... now and forever
Emaj7 C#m F#m7 B6
I love you! Yeah, yeah... now and forever
Emaj7 C#m F#m7 B6
I love you! Yeah, yeah... now and forever
Emaj7 C#m F#m7 B6
I love you! Yeah, yeah... now and forever
Emaj7 C#m F#m7 B6
I love you! Yeah, yeah... now and forever
Emaj7 C#m F#m7 B6
I love you! Yeah, yeah... now and forever
Emaj7 C#m F#m7 B6
I love you! Yeah, yeah... now and forever
Emaj7 C#m F#m7 B6
I love you! Yeah, yeah... now and forever
(repeat and fade, or end on Emaj7)
This document is the author's own work and represents his interpretation of this song. It's intended solely for private study, scholarship or research.
This chord chart is here only to support online learning. We recommend buying official transcripts from a licensed and reputable publisher.
Woman Piano Tips
1. Take It Slow: It's counterintuitive, but the quickest way to get comfortable and sound great playing a song is to practice it very slowly at first. Steady rhythm and counting are crucial to sounding like a pro, so let yourself get used to feeling the beat at a slow, easy tempo. Once you can nail "Woman" slowly, *gradually* speed it up. You'll sound much better than if you jumped in at full speed!
2. Use The Pedal Wisely: Utilize the sustain pedal to connect the chords smoothly, timing your lifts with the arrival of a new chord. For help with sustain pedal timing, check out this video.
3. Simplify if need be: "Woman" still sounds great even if you simply hold out the chords and ignore most of the rhythm patterns and extra details in the tutorial video. Feel free to keep it simple, especially if you sing while playing. As you get comfortable, you can always add the fancy stuff later.
