My Girl

by The Temptations
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Once a (F)girl took my (Bb)love un til (C)I could n’t (Bb)give an y (F)more.

Then I (F)tried to pre (Bb)tend not to (C)see what I could n’t ig (F)nore.

Oh, (F)my girl (Bb)don’t love (C)me at all.

(F)My girl (Bb)don’t love (C)me at all.

(F)My girl (Bb)don’t love (C)me at all (Gm)an y (F)more, no no.

(C)My girl don’t love me.

My Girl by The Temptations

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 108 BPM. Difficulty: beginner. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

Teacher’s notes

This arrangement is a great way to build confidence with the key of B♭, which means your left hand will get comfortable anchoring on B♭ and E♭ chord shapes early and often.

At 108 BPM the tempo is relaxed, but the real challenge is keeping your rhythm steady and smooth — this song lives on a gentle, swinging groove, so resist the urge to rush through chord changes.

Start hands-separate: get your left hand's bass pattern locked in first, since that walking bassline drives everything and any hesitation there will throw off your timing.

Once that feels automatic, layer in the right-hand melody, paying close attention to the B♭-to-E♭ transition — most beginners stumble there because the hand has to shift position quickly while staying legato.

Loop just that two-bar move at half speed until it feels easy, then bring it up to tempo.

Light sustain pedal will help you connect those chord tones without blurring them together — lift and re-press on each chord change.

This is the kind of song that quietly trains your ear for smooth voice leading between I and IV chords, a skill you'll use in hundreds of songs going forward.

About “My Girl

What key is "My Girl" in?
"My Girl" by The Temptations is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 108 BPM. Difficulty: beginner.
Is "My Girl" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this arrangement is rated beginner, 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 "My Girl" 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.
How long does it take to learn "My Girl" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
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 available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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