I know you wan na leave me, but I re (C)fuse to let you go.
(F)If I have to (C)beg, plead for your sym pa thy, (F)I don’t mind ’cause you mean that much to me.
(G7)Ain’t too proud to (C)beg,
and you know it.
lin’, Please don’t leave me, girl.
(F)don’t you (C)go.) Ain’t (F)too proud to (C)plead, (F)ba by, (C)ba by.
(F)Please don’t leave me, girl.
(F)(Don’t you (C)go.)
Now I’ve heard a cry in’ man is half a man, with no sense of pride, but if I have to cry to keep you, I don’t mind weep in’ if it ’ll keep you by my side.
Ain’t too proud to (C)beg.
sweet dar lin’, (F)please don’t leave me, girl; (F)don’t you (C)go.) Ain’t (F)too proud to (C)plead, (F)ba by, (C)ba by.
(F)Please don’t leave me, girl.
(F)(Don’t you (C)go.)
(F)If I have to (C)sleep on your door step all night and day just to keep you from walk in’ a way,
let your friends laugh; e ven this I can stand ’cause I wan na keep you (G7)an y way I can.
(C)Ain’t too proud to beg.
sweet dar lin’, (F)please don’t leave me, girl; (F)don’t you (C)go.) Ain’t (F)too proud to (C)plead, (F)ba by, (C)ba by.
(F)Please don’t leave me, girl.
(F)(Don’t you go.)
Now I’ve got a (C)love so deep in the pit of my heart, and each day it grows more and more.
I’m not a shamed to come and plead to you, ba by, if plead in’ keeps you from (G7)walk in’ out that door.
(C)Ain’t too proud to beg, and you know it.
lin’, please don’t leave me, girl; (F)don’t you (C)go.) Ain’t (F)too proud to (C)plead, (F)ba by, (C)ba by.
(F)Please don’t leave me, girl.
(F)(Don’t you (C)go.) Ba by, ba by.
(C)Ain’t too proud to beg, and you know it.
lin’, please don’t leave me, girl; (F)don’t you (C)go.) Ain’t (F)too proud to (C)plead, (F)ba by, (C)ba by.
(F)Please don’t leave me, girl.
(F)(Don’t you (C)go.) Ba by, ba by.
me, girl.
(F)(Don’t you go.)
Ain't Too Proud To Beg by The Temptations
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Ain't Too Proud To Beg”
- What key is "Ain't Too Proud To Beg" in?
- "Ain't Too Proud To Beg" by The Temptations is in the key of C with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "Ain't Too Proud To Beg" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- Can I play "Ain't Too Proud To Beg" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- What chords are used in "Ain't Too Proud To Beg"?
- This arrangement of "Ain't Too Proud To Beg" uses 3 chords: C, F, G7. Only a handful of chords — a great pick for early learners.
- How long does it take to learn "Ain't Too Proud To Beg" on piano?
- 30–60 minutes for a basic playthrough using color-coded notes; 1–2 weeks of daily 15-min practice to perform smoothly hands-together.
- What other songs by The Temptations can I play here?
- Try "I'M LOSING YOU", "BALL OF CONFUSION", "MY GIRL". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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