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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)
Beauty Is Only Skin Deep — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Beauty Is Only Skin Deep" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 100 BPM.
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About “Beauty Is Only Skin Deep”
- Can I play "Beauty Is Only Skin Deep" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Beauty Is Only Skin Deep" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Beauty Is Only Skin Deep" by The Temptations played in?
- Beauty Is Only Skin Deep is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Beauty Is Only Skin Deep"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Beauty Is Only Skin Deep" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "Beauty Is Only Skin Deep"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Beauty Is Only Skin Deep"?
- "Beauty Is Only Skin Deep" was originally performed by The Temptations. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Beauty Is Only Skin Deep"?
- This arrangement uses 12 chords: Am7, C, Cm6, Dm, Dm7, F, F6, F9, +4 more.
- What other songs by The Temptations can I play here?
- Try "I'M LOSING YOU", "BALL OF CONFUSION", "AIN'T TOO PROUD TO BEG". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Beauty Is Only Skin Deep"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Beauty Is Only Skin Deep" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "Beauty Is Only Skin Deep"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Beauty Is Only Skin Deep" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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