When A Woman Loves A Man
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D G6 D9
Maybe he's not much
Em7 Edim A7 Em7 Gdim F#7
Just another man, doing what he can
E7/9 E7/13 E7 A7/13 A7 A7/13 A7 A7/13 A7 F#7 B7
But what does she care when a woman loves a man
D G6 D9
She'll just string along
Em7 Edim A7 Em7 Gdim F#7
All through thick and thin till his ship comes in
E7/9 E7/13 E7 A7/13 A7 A7/13 A7 A7/13 A7 D G D
That's how it goes when a woman loves a man
Bridge
D D7M F#7 Gdim F#7 Gdim
She'll be the first one to praise him when he's goin' strong
B7 Cdim B7 B7/F#
The last one to blame him when ev'rything is wrong
E7 B7 E7 Cdim
It's such a one-sided game that they play
Gdim Cdim A7
But women are funny that way
D G6 D9
Tell her she's a fool,
Em7 Edim A7 Em7 Gdim F#7
She'll say yes, I know, but I love him so
E7/9 E7/13 E7 A7/13 A7 A7/13 A7 A7/13 A7 D G D
That's how it goes when a woman loves a man
How to play When A Woman Loves A Man
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.