Ain't Too Proud to Beg by The Temptations

Key: C · 117 BPM · 4/4

Ain't Too Proud to Beg by The Temptations is written in C major. Its chords cycle through the I-IV-I-V progression — plagal + authentic mix: C-F-C-G. At 117 BPM, it moves at a moderate, driving pace.

The progression

This song follows the I-IV-I-V progression (Plagal + authentic mix) in C major. Chords are automatically detected — if something looks off, let us know.

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CapoShape keyChords to play
No capoCC-F-G
Capo 3AA-D-E
Capo 5GG-C-D

Chord chart

  • 0:04 F
  • 0:05 C
  • 0:11 F
  • 0:13 C
  • 0:18 F
  • 0:18 C
  • 0:22 F
  • 0:22 C
  • 0:26 F
  • 0:27 C
  • 0:30 F
  • 0:30 C
  • 0:47 G7
  • 0:49 C
  • 0:50 F
  • 0:50 C
  • 0:54 F
  • 0:54 C
  • 0:58 F
  • 0:58 C
  • 1:02 F
  • 1:02 C
  • 1:19 G
  • 1:21 C
  • 1:22 F
  • 1:22 C
  • 1:26 F
  • 1:27 C
  • 1:30 F
  • 1:31 C
  • 1:32 F
  • 1:33 C
  • 1:34 F
  • 1:35 G
  • 1:37 C
  • 1:38 F
  • 1:39 C
  • 1:42 F
  • 1:43 C
  • 1:46 F
  • 1:47 C
  • 1:48 F
  • 1:49 C
  • 1:50 F
  • 1:51 G
  • 1:53 C
  • 2:07 G
  • 2:09 C
  • 2:10 F
  • 2:11 C
  • 2:12 F
  • 2:13 C
  • 2:14 F
  • 2:15 C
  • 2:16 F
  • 2:17 C
  • 2:18 F
  • 2:19 C
  • 2:20 F
  • 2:21 C
  • 2:26 F
  • 2:27 C

Frequently asked questions

What key is Ain't Too Proud to Beg in?

Ain't Too Proud to Beg is in C major.

What chords does Ain't Too Proud to Beg use?

The core of Ain't Too Proud to Beg cycles through C, F, G (3 chords).

What is the tempo of Ain't Too Proud to Beg?

Ain't Too Proud to Beg runs at 117 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chord progression does Ain't Too Proud to Beg use?

Ain't Too Proud to Beg follows the I-IV-I-V progression. It's a plagal + authentic mix.

What capo should I use for Ain't Too Proud to Beg?

No capo needed — C major already sits in standard open-chord shapes.

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