Too Good To Be True
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Capo 2
B
You walked in shining brighter than a headlight
F#
Turning every head like a diamond in a coal mine
A
Packing more punch than a Mississippi fist fight
B E
Oh oh my my
B
Walked my way, took my hand, said "Let's go"
F#
Had more game than the Mandalay Casino
A E
Thought I hit the jackpot, I was on a good roll
B
Shows you what I know
E
Too good to be true
B
Like diamonds on the soles of my shoes
C#m
Like money falling outta the blue
Don't be fooled
A E
He ain't nothing but too good to be real
B
Don't believe the way he's making you feel
C#m
He'll break your pretty little heart in two
F#
Momma told me 'bout boys like you
B
Too good to be true
B
Before I knew it my heartstrings unwound
F#
I fell faster than a cannonball straight down
E
Everybody talking all over this town
A (let ring)
"Look there he goes again"
B
Lie lie lied like a politician
F#
Shoulda read the headlines, paid more attention
A E
To my suspicions, my intuition
A
I shoulda listened
E
Too good to be true
B
Like diamonds on the soles of my shoes
C#m
Like money falling outta the blue
Don't be fooled
A E
He ain't nothing but too good to be real
B
Don't believe the way he's making you feel
C#m
He'll break your pretty little heart in two
F#
Momma told me 'bout boys like you
B
Too good to be true
A B
I shoulda seen it from a mile away
C#m
I should have called a spade a spade
F#
I shoulda known that you're...
E
Too good to be true
B
Like diamonds on the soles of my shoes
C#m
Like money falling outta the blue
Don't be fooled
A (let ring) E
He ain't nothing but too good to be real
B
Don't believe the way he's making you feel
C#m
He'll break your pretty little heart in two
F#
Momma told me 'bout boys like you
B
Too good to be true
F#
Too good to be true
E
You're just too good to be
A
You're just too good to be true
B
You're just too good to be true
F#
Too good to be true
How to play Too Good To Be True
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 B. 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.