All That Glitters Is Not Gold
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To play this in the right key (F#) I play this song with my
Capo on the 4th fret.
Intro - D A G A x 2
verse 1
D A G A
This little girl said she really loved me
D A G A
It won't last so I was told
D A G A
People said that I would soon see
G A D
How all that glitters is not gold
verse 2
A G A
Well I don't care what I've been told
D A G A
It doesn't matter what people have said
D A G A
I must confess my heart is sold
G A D
This little girl's gone to my head
Bridge
G A D
She'll break your heart just wait and see
G A D
She'll leave you high and dry
G A D
That's how these people bother me
E A
But I'm sure I'm her only boy
verse 3
D A G A
I'm gonna meet her tonight
D A G A
When she'll be mine to have and to hold
D A G A
Then I will prove that I was right
G A D
And all that glitters must be gold
Music as per one verse - D A G A x 3 G A D
Bridge
G A D
She'll break your heart just wait and see
G A D
She'll leave you high and dry
G A D
That's how these people bother me
E A
But I'm sure I'm her only boy
verse 4
D A G A
I waited round most all night long
D A G A
Remembering what I had been told
D A G A
She never came and I guess I was wrong
G A D
Well all that glitters is not gold
Outro to fade
G A D
No all that glitters is not gold
G A D
Well all that glitters is not gold
How to play All That Glitters Is Not Gold
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F#. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.