He Was Too Good To Me

by Rodgers & Hart
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Lyrics

There goes my young in (C)tend ed.

The thing is (G7sus)end ed.

Re grets are (C)vain.

I’ll nev er (G7)find an (A7)oth er half so sweet,

(F7)and we’ll nev er meet

a (Bbmaj7)gain.

I was a good sport,

told him

good bye,

eyes dim,

but why com (G)plain?

He was too (A7)good

to me.

(B)How can I get

a (G)long now?

So close he (A)stood

to me,

(B)ev ’ry thing seems

all (Em)wrong (Dm)now!

He (C)would have (C)brought me

(Am7)the sun.

(G9)Mak ing me smile,

that was his (F)fun!

When I was (A7)mean

to him,

(B)he’d nev er say,

“Go (G)’way now.”

I was a (A)queen

to him.

(B)Who’s goin’ to make

me (Em)gay (Dm)now?

It’s (C)on ly (C)nat ’ral

(Am7)I’m (C)blue

(D7)ooo.

(C)He was (Am7)too good

to (G)be

(C)true.

He was too (A7)good

to me.

(B)How can I get

a (G)long now?

So close he (A)stood

to me,

(B)ev ’ry thing seems

all (Em)wrong (Dm)now!

He (C)would have (C)brought me

(Am7)the sun.

(G9)Mak ing me smile,

that was his (F)fun!

When I was (A7)mean

to him,

(B)he’d nev er say,

“Go (G)’way now.”

I was a (A)queen

to him.

(B)Who’s goin’ to make

me (Em)gay (Dm)now?

It’s (C)on ly (C)nat ’ral

(Am7)I’m (C)blue

(D7)ooo.

(C)He was (Am7)too good

to (G)be

(C)true.

(C)true.

He Was Too Good To Me — Simple Sheet Music

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"He Was Too Good To Me" 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, 74 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “He Was Too Good To Me”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "He Was Too Good To Me"?
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 "He Was Too Good To Me" by Rodgers & Hart played in?
He Was Too Good To Me 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 "He Was Too Good To Me"?
The arrangement plays at 74 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "He Was Too Good To Me" 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 "He Was Too Good To Me"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "He Was Too Good To Me"?
"He Was Too Good To Me" was originally performed by Rodgers & Hart. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Rodgers & Hart can I play here?
Try "Bewitched", "Bewitched", "Blue Moon". 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 "He Was Too Good To Me". Key of C, 74 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.