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About “A Natural Woman”
A gospel-tinged love song about finding one’s soulmate in the midst of loneliness, written by Gerry Goffin, Carole King, and Jerry Wexler… first recorded by Aretha Franklin in 1967… and then by Carole King herself in in 1971…
Aretha Franklin’s Studio Recording
in the Key of C…
Carole King’s Studio Recording
In the Key of A…
Lyrics
Looking out on the morning rain,
I used to feel uninspired.
And when I knew I’d have to face another day,
Lord, it made me feel so tired.
Before the day I met you, life was so unkind.
Your love was the key to my peace of mind.
‘Cause you make me feel, you make me feel,
You make me feel like a natural woman.
When my soul was in the lost and found,
You came along to claim it.
I didn’t know just what was wrong with me
‘Til your kiss helped me name it.
Now I’m no longer doubtful of what I’m living for
‘Cause if I make you happy, I don’t need to do more.
‘Cause you make me feel, you make me feel
You make me feel like a natural woman.
Oh, baby, what ya done to me? (what ya done to me)
You made me feel so good inside (good inside).
And I just wanna be (wanna be).
Close to you, you make me feel so alive.
You make me feel, you make me feel,
You make me feel like a natural (natural) woman.
You make me feel, you know you make me feel
You make me feel like a natural woman…
You make me feel, you make me feel,
You make me feel like a natural woman.
Chords & Lyrics
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