View chords used in this chart
Cm 335543
G# 466544 <G#
Bb 688766 (113331)
Bbsus4 688866 (113341)
 
Strummig is in eighth notes DUDUDUDU (thats not for one chord is an example)
Standard tuning |e|B|D|G|A|E|
Capo on 1st
 
[Intro]
Dsus4, D, Dsus2, D (Repeat 2x)
 
[Verse 1]
D Em F#m Em
Woman, I can hardly express
D Bm Em Asus4, A
My mixed emotion at my thoughtlessness
G Em F#m Asus4, A
After all I'm forever in your debt
 
[Verse 2]
D Em F#m Em
And woman, I will try express
D Bm Em Asus4, A
My inner feelings and thankfullness
G Em F#m Asus4, A
For showing me the meaning of succe___ ss
 
[Chorus]
D Bm Em A
Ooh well, well... Doo doo doo doo-doo
D Bm Em A
Ooh well, well... Doo doo doo doo-doo
 
[Verse 3]
D Em F#m Em
Woman, I know you understand
D Bm Em Asus4, A
The little child inside the man
G Em F#m Asus4, A
Please remember, my life is in your hands
 
[Verse 4]
D Em F#m Em
And woman, hold me close to your heart
D Bm Em A
However distant, don't keep us apart
G Em F#m Asus4, A
After all, it is written in the sta___ rs
 
[Chorus]
D Bm Em A
Ooh_________________ well, well... Doo doo doo doo-doo
D Bm Em A
Ooh_________________ well, well... Doo doo doo doo-doo
 
If these chords are too difficult for Veres 5 and final Chorus you can quickly shift
your Capo to the 2nd fret and play the chords from the previous veres and chorus'
 
[Verse 5]
Eb Fm Gm Fm
Woman, please let me explain
Eb Cm Fm Bb
I never meant to cause you sorrow or pain
G# Fm Gm Bbsus4, Bb
So let me tell you again and again and aga______ in
 
[Chorus]
Eb Cm Fm Bb
I love you! Yeah, yeah... now and forever
Eb Cm Fm Bb
I love you! Yeah, yeah... now and forever
Eb Cm Fm Bb
I love you! Yeah, yeah... now and forever
Eb Cm Fm Bb
I love you! Yeah, yeah... now and forever

How to play Woman

Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.

What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is Cm. 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.

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