Is this real sheet music for "Beauty Is Only Skin Deep"?

It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Beauty Is Only Skin Deep".

Can I see all the notes in "Beauty Is Only Skin Deep"?

Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of C at 100 BPM.

Beauty Is Only Skin Deep — Visual Piano Sheet Music

"Beauty Is Only Skin Deep" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of C, 100 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

Lyrics

So in love, (Am7)sad as could (Dm7)be ’cause a pret ty face (Am7)got the (F)best of me. A Sud den ly you (Dm7)came in to my life and gave it mean ing bout and pure de light. der ness. (Dm7)Now, good pret looks face I’ve learned to do with (Dm)out, ’cause now I (Dm)know it’s love that real ly (F6)counts. (Fmaj7)I know (C)beau ty’s on ly (Dm7)skin deep. (F9)Yeah yeah yeah. Beau ty’s on ly (Dm7)skin deep. (F13)Yeah yeah yeah. Now, you speak your words (Am7)warm and sin (Dm7)cere and a let me know (Am7)that your (F)love is here. A pret ty face you (Dm7)may not to pos sess but what I like a bout you is your ten der ness. (Dm7)Now, A pret ty face I’ve may be some guy’s (Dm)taste but I’ll take (Dm)lov in’ love in its place, (F6)’cause (Fmaj7)I know (C)beau ty’s on ly (Dm7)skin deep. (F9)Yeah yeah yeah. Beau ty’s on ly (Dm7)skin deep. (F13)Yeah yeah yeah. Now, you (F13)Yeah yeah yeah. Now, friends ask what (Am7)do I (F)see in you. But it goes deep er (Am7)than the (F)eye can view. You have a pleas ing (Am7)per son (F)al i ty and (C)that’s an ev er lov in’ (Am7)rare qual i (G9)ty. Now, show me a (Dm7)girl, a (C)girl that’s fine and (C)I’ll choose the (Dm7)one with true (C)lov in’ ev ’ry (F6)time. ’Cause (Fmaj7)I know (C)beau ty’s on ly (Dm7)skin deep. (F9)Yeah yeah yeah. Beau ty’s on ly (Dm7)skin deep. (F13)Yeah yeah yeah. So if you’re look in’ for a (Dm)lov er (Cm6)(Oh, yeah) don’t judge a book by its (Dm)cov er, (Cm6)(Oh, yeah) She may be fine on the (Dm)out side (Cm6)(Oh, yeah) but so un true on the (Dm)in side. (Cm6)(Oh, yeah)

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Beginner Lead Sheet Simple Sheet

Song Details

Category: R&B/Soul
Key: C
Tempo: 100 BPM
Difficulty: medium
Artist: The Temptations

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How to Play "Beauty Is Only Skin Deep" on Piano

1
Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
2
Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
3
Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
4
Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
5
Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.