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Mm.
Mm.
I’ve al ways been the (Em7)kind of gal
that (A7sus)had a lot to (D)say.
I says the things that’s (Em7)on my mind, too (A7sus)dumb to shy a (D)way.
But you (Asus2)hush my mouth and still me with a (G)song I’ve nev er heard.
I guess that means that (E7)you are just
too (D)beau ti ful for words.
I’ve seen this life from high and low and (D)all that’s in be tween.
I danced with dukes, (Em7)crooned with counts, been (D)court ed like a queen.
But (A5)when I see what’s (A)in your heart, (Gsus2)all the rest is blurred.
The grace you bring in (E7)to this world’s too (D)beau ti ful for words.
You (G)hide your head un der your (B)wing
just (Em)like (Bm)a (Cmaj7)lit tle bird.
Oh, (E7)don’t you know you’re beau ti ful, too (G)beau ti ful
for
(D)words.
Oo, Ce lie, you’re too (A7sus)beau ti ful for (D)words.
Too Beautiful For Words — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Too Beautiful For Words" by The Color Purple (Musical): lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of D, 54 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 “Too Beautiful For Words”
- What key is "Too Beautiful For Words" by The Color Purple (Musical) played in?
- Too Beautiful For Words is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Too Beautiful For Words"?
- The arrangement plays at 54 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Too Beautiful For Words" 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 "Too Beautiful For Words"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Too Beautiful For Words"?
- "Too Beautiful For Words" was originally performed by The Color Purple (Musical). The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by The Color Purple (Musical) can I play here?
- Try "Our Prayer", "What About Love?". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Too Beautiful For Words" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Too Beautiful For Words" by The Color Purple (Musical). The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Too Beautiful For Words" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in D, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Too Beautiful For Words" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.