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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Beauty Is Only Skin Deep" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of C, 100 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Beauty Is Only Skin Deep”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Beauty Is Only Skin Deep"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Beauty Is Only Skin Deep". Key of C, 100 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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