My Girl

by The Temptations
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Lyrics

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 — Piano Lead Sheet

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"My Girl" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of Bb, 108 BPM.

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

Where are the chord symbols for "My Girl" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "My Girl" is in Bb.
What key is "My Girl" by The Temptations played in?
My Girl is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "My Girl"?
The arrangement plays at 108 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "My Girl" easy to play on piano?
This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
Can I download sheet music for "My Girl"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "My Girl"?
"My Girl" was originally performed by The Temptations. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
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.
Does "My Girl" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "My Girl" is in the key of Bb at 108 BPM.
What chords are in "My Girl"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of Bb, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

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