Too Much Love Will Kill You

by Queen
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Lyrics

I’m just the (G)piec es of the (C)man I used to (G)be.

Too man y (Em)bit ter tears are (G)rain ing down on (C)me.

me.

I’m (Am)far a way from (Em)home shine, and I’ve been (Am)fac ing this a lone for much too (D)long.

(D7sus)Oh!

I feel like (G)no one ev er (C)told the truth to (G)me

a bout grow ing (Em)up and what a (G)strug gle it would (C)be.

In my (Am)tan gled state of (Em)mind

I’ve been (Am)look ing back to find where I went (D)wrong.

(G)Too much love will kill (C)you

if you (Em)can’t make up your (D)mind.

(C)Torn be tween er the lov er

and the (Em)love you leave be (D)hind.

You’re (G)head ing for dis as ter ’cause you (G)nev er read the signs.

(G)Too much love will (D7sus)kill you ev ’ry (G)time.

I’m just the (G)Too much love will kill you

in the (G)end.

In

the end.

Too Much Love Will Kill You — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Too Much Love Will Kill You" by Queen: 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 G, 72 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

About “Too Much Love Will Kill You”

What key is "Too Much Love Will Kill You" by Queen played in?
Too Much Love Will Kill You is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Too Much Love Will Kill You"?
The arrangement plays at 72 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Too Much Love Will Kill You" 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 "Too Much Love Will Kill You"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Too Much Love Will Kill You"?
"Too Much Love Will Kill You" was originally performed by Queen. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Too Much Love Will Kill You"?
This arrangement uses 7 chords: Am, C, C#dim, D, D7, Em, G.
What other songs by Queen can I play here?
Try "BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY", "BICYCLE RACE", "SOMEBODY TO LOVE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Too Much Love Will Kill You" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Too Much Love Will Kill You" by Queen. 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 Much Love Will Kill You" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in G, 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 Much Love Will Kill You" 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.