1. The Temptations are an American Motown singing group whose repertoire has included doo-wop, soul, psychedelia, funk, disco, rnb, and adult contemporary. Formed in Detroit, Michigan in 1960 as The Elgins. The group, known for its finely tuned choreography, distinct harmonies, and stylish suits, has been said to be as influential to soul as The Beatles are to rock. Having sold an estimated 22 million albums by 1982
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AIN'T TOO PROUD TO BEG by The Temptations from 'Gettin' Ready' (1966)
[Intro]
B
[Verse 1]
BE I know you want to leave me; BE I re-fuse to let you go. BE If I have to beg, plead for you sympathy; BE I don't mind, 'cos it means that much to me.
[Chorus 1]
BEB Ain't to proud to beg, sweet darlin', EBEB Please don't leave me; don't you go. BEBE Ain't to proud to plead, baby, baby, BEBE Please don't leave me; don't you go.
[Verse 2]
BE Well, I heard a quiet man, half a man, BE With no sense of pride. BE If I have to cry to keep ya; I don't mind weepin', BF# If weepin' gonna, keep ya by my side.
[Chorus 2]
BEB Ain't to proud to beg, sweet darlin', EBEB Please don't leave me; don't you go. BEBE Ain't to proud to plead, baby, baby, BEBE Please don't leave me; don't you go.
[Verse 3]
BE If I have to sleep on your door step, BEBE All night and day, just to keep you from walkin' away. BE Let my friends laugh, for this I can stand, BF# Just so long as I keep ya; yeah, yeah, I can.
[Chorus 3]
BEB Ain't to proud to beg, sweet darlin', EBEB Please don't leave me; don't you go. BEBE Ain't to proud to plead, baby, baby, BEBE Please don't leave me; don't you go.
[Instrumental]
BE (x4)
F#
[Chorus 4]
BEB Ain't to proud to beg, sweet darlin', EBEB Please don't leave me; don't you go. BEBE Ain't to proud to plead, baby, baby, BEBE Please don't leave me; don't you go.
[Verse 5]
BE Well, your love's so deep in the pit of my heart, BE Ev'ry day it grows more and more. BE I'm not ashamed to come and plead with you, baby, BF# If pleadin' keeps you from walkin' out the door.
[Chorus 5]
BEB Ain't to proud to beg, sweet darlin', EBEB Please don't leave me; don't you go. BEBE Ain't to proud to plead, baby, baby, BEBE Please don't leave me; don't you go.
(Repeat to Fade)
CHORD DIAGRAMS ---------------
BEF#
EADGBE EADGBE EAD GBE 799877 x79997 x91111119
Tabbed by Joel from cLuMsY, Bristol, England, 2005 ([email protected])