Much Too Much
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(G) D5
Much too much to bear
G G C G G G C G
Your love is hard and fast
G G C G G G C G
Your love will always last
Am D7
If it's you I need I've got to pay the levy
Am7 C D5
Got to pay 'cause your love's too heavy on me
G G D
And it's much too much to bear
C D5 C
If I ever leave you darlin'
D5 C
I hope you see
D5
That I really love you
C D7 D5
But your love's too heavy on me
G G D
And it's much too much to bear
When I make love to you
And do all the things you want me to do
You never think of me, always cry a bevy
A bevy of tears 'cause your love's too heavy on me
And it's much too much to bear
C G
There was a time I could give all I had to you
Am
But my enthusiasm waned and I can't bear the pain
D/A D
Of doing what I don't want to do
Much too much to bear
Your love is hard and fast
Your love will always last
If it's you I need I've got to pay the levy
Got to pay 'cause your love's too heavy on me
And it's much too much to bear
C C C C G
How to play Much Too Much
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 G. 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.