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You Look So Good in Love Chords

George Strait Beginner Key of G 4 Chords 3 min read Updated Jul 2026

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

G · C · D · Em

You Look So Good in Love Chords – Guitar

George Strait’s classic country ballad about seeing a former love happy with someone new. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Country Ballad (4/4 Time)

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Tip: Use a light touch and let the chords ring out for the ballad feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C G

I never thought I’d see you look so good in love

C G D

I never thought I’d see you shine like that

G C G

I never thought I’d see you rockin’ in his arms

C G D

I never thought I’d see you loving back

Chorus

C G

You look so good in love

D G

You want him, need him

C G D

And I can tell he’s crazy ’bout you too

C G

You look so good in love

D G C G D

While I’m tryin’ to get over you

Verse 2

G C G

I can tell he must have told you ’bout the way he feels

C G D

‘Cause darlin’ when he looks at you

G C G

He doesn’t have to say a single word at all

C G D

I know he’s got the look of love

Chorus

C G

You look so good in love

D G

You want him, need him

C G D

And I can tell he’s crazy ’bout you too

C G

You look so good in love

D G C G D

While I’m tryin’ to get over you

Bridge

G C

I’m happy for you yes I am

G D

And as crazy as it sounds

G C

I guess I really hope he loves you

G D

Half as much as I do right now

Chorus

C G

You look so good in love

D G

You want him, need him

C G D

And I can tell he’s crazy ’bout you too

C G

You look so good in love

D G C G D

While I’m tryin’ to get over you

Practice tip: Focus on the G to C and G to D transitions, as they are the most common changes in this song.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "You Look So Good in Love"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.

Is "You Look So Good in Love" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "You Look So Good in Love" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "You Look So Good in Love"?

It was written by Glen Ballard, Rory Bourke, Kerry Chater, and released in 1983.

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

G · C · D · Em

You Look So Good in Love Chords – Ukulele

George Strait’s classic country ballad about seeing a former love happy with someone new. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Country Ballad (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a light touch and let the chords ring out for the ballad feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C G

I never thought I’d see you look so good in love

C G D

I never thought I’d see you shine like that

G C G

I never thought I’d see you rockin’ in his arms

C G D

I never thought I’d see you loving back

Chorus

C G

You look so good in love

D G

You want him, need him

C G D

And I can tell he’s crazy ’bout you too

C G

You look so good in love

D G C G D

While I’m tryin’ to get over you

Verse 2

G C G

I can tell he must have told you ’bout the way he feels

C G D

‘Cause darlin’ when he looks at you

G C G

He doesn’t have to say a single word at all

C G D

I know he’s got the look of love

Chorus

C G

You look so good in love

D G

You want him, need him

C G D

And I can tell he’s crazy ’bout you too

C G

You look so good in love

D G C G D

While I’m tryin’ to get over you

Bridge

G C

I’m happy for you yes I am

G D

And as crazy as it sounds

G C

I guess I really hope he loves you

G D

Half as much as I do right now

Chorus

C G

You look so good in love

D G

You want him, need him

C G D

And I can tell he’s crazy ’bout you too

C G

You look so good in love

D G C G D

While I’m tryin’ to get over you

Practice tip: Focus on the G to C and G to D transitions, as they are the most common changes in this song.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "You Look So Good in Love"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.

Is "You Look So Good in Love" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "You Look So Good in Love" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "You Look So Good in Love"?

It was written by Glen Ballard, Rory Bourke, Kerry Chater, and released in 1983.

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

G · C · D · Em

You Look So Good in Love Chords – Piano

George Strait’s classic country ballad about seeing a former love happy with someone new. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Country Ballad (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a light touch and let the chords ring out for the ballad feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C G

I never thought I’d see you look so good in love

C G D

I never thought I’d see you shine like that

G C G

I never thought I’d see you rockin’ in his arms

C G D

I never thought I’d see you loving back

Chorus

C G

You look so good in love

D G

You want him, need him

C G D

And I can tell he’s crazy ’bout you too

C G

You look so good in love

D G C G D

While I’m tryin’ to get over you

Verse 2

G C G

I can tell he must have told you ’bout the way he feels

C G D

‘Cause darlin’ when he looks at you

G C G

He doesn’t have to say a single word at all

C G D

I know he’s got the look of love

Chorus

C G

You look so good in love

D G

You want him, need him

C G D

And I can tell he’s crazy ’bout you too

C G

You look so good in love

D G C G D

While I’m tryin’ to get over you

Bridge

G C

I’m happy for you yes I am

G D

And as crazy as it sounds

G C

I guess I really hope he loves you

G D

Half as much as I do right now

Chorus

C G

You look so good in love

D G

You want him, need him

C G D

And I can tell he’s crazy ’bout you too

C G

You look so good in love

D G C G D

While I’m tryin’ to get over you

Practice tip: Focus on the G to C and G to D transitions, as they are the most common changes in this song.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "You Look So Good in Love"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.

Is "You Look So Good in Love" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "You Look So Good in Love" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "You Look So Good in Love"?

It was written by Glen Ballard, Rory Bourke, Kerry Chater, and released in 1983.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

G · C · D · Em

You Look So Good in Love Chords – Banjo

George Strait’s classic country ballad about seeing a former love happy with someone new. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Country Ballad (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a light touch and let the chords ring out for the ballad feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C G

I never thought I’d see you look so good in love

C G D

I never thought I’d see you shine like that

G C G

I never thought I’d see you rockin’ in his arms

C G D

I never thought I’d see you loving back

Chorus

C G

You look so good in love

D G

You want him, need him

C G D

And I can tell he’s crazy ’bout you too

C G

You look so good in love

D G C G D

While I’m tryin’ to get over you

Verse 2

G C G

I can tell he must have told you ’bout the way he feels

C G D

‘Cause darlin’ when he looks at you

G C G

He doesn’t have to say a single word at all

C G D

I know he’s got the look of love

Chorus

C G

You look so good in love

D G

You want him, need him

C G D

And I can tell he’s crazy ’bout you too

C G

You look so good in love

D G C G D

While I’m tryin’ to get over you

Bridge

G C

I’m happy for you yes I am

G D

And as crazy as it sounds

G C

I guess I really hope he loves you

G D

Half as much as I do right now

Chorus

C G

You look so good in love

D G

You want him, need him

C G D

And I can tell he’s crazy ’bout you too

C G

You look so good in love

D G C G D

While I’m tryin’ to get over you

Practice tip: Focus on the G to C and G to D transitions, as they are the most common changes in this song.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "You Look So Good in Love"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.

Is "You Look So Good in Love" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "You Look So Good in Love" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "You Look So Good in Love"?

It was written by Glen Ballard, Rory Bourke, Kerry Chater, and released in 1983.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

G · C · D · Em

You Look So Good in Love Chords – Mandolin

George Strait’s classic country ballad about seeing a former love happy with someone new. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Country Ballad (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a light touch and let the chords ring out for the ballad feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C G

I never thought I’d see you look so good in love

C G D

I never thought I’d see you shine like that

G C G

I never thought I’d see you rockin’ in his arms

C G D

I never thought I’d see you loving back

Chorus

C G

You look so good in love

D G

You want him, need him

C G D

And I can tell he’s crazy ’bout you too

C G

You look so good in love

D G C G D

While I’m tryin’ to get over you

Verse 2

G C G

I can tell he must have told you ’bout the way he feels

C G D

‘Cause darlin’ when he looks at you

G C G

He doesn’t have to say a single word at all

C G D

I know he’s got the look of love

Chorus

C G

You look so good in love

D G

You want him, need him

C G D

And I can tell he’s crazy ’bout you too

C G

You look so good in love

D G C G D

While I’m tryin’ to get over you

Bridge

G C

I’m happy for you yes I am

G D

And as crazy as it sounds

G C

I guess I really hope he loves you

G D

Half as much as I do right now

Chorus

C G

You look so good in love

D G

You want him, need him

C G D

And I can tell he’s crazy ’bout you too

C G

You look so good in love

D G C G D

While I’m tryin’ to get over you

Practice tip: Focus on the G to C and G to D transitions, as they are the most common changes in this song.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "You Look So Good in Love"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.

Is "You Look So Good in Love" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "You Look So Good in Love" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "You Look So Good in Love"?

It was written by Glen Ballard, Rory Bourke, Kerry Chater, and released in 1983.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

G · C · D · Em

You Look So Good in Love Chords – Harmonica

George Strait’s classic country ballad about seeing a former love happy with someone new. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Country Ballad (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a light touch and let the chords ring out for the ballad feel.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C G

I never thought I’d see you look so good in love

C G D

I never thought I’d see you shine like that

G C G

I never thought I’d see you rockin’ in his arms

C G D

I never thought I’d see you loving back

Chorus

C G

You look so good in love

D G

You want him, need him

C G D

And I can tell he’s crazy ’bout you too

C G

You look so good in love

D G C G D

While I’m tryin’ to get over you

Verse 2

G C G

I can tell he must have told you ’bout the way he feels

C G D

‘Cause darlin’ when he looks at you

G C G

He doesn’t have to say a single word at all

C G D

I know he’s got the look of love

Chorus

C G

You look so good in love

D G

You want him, need him

C G D

And I can tell he’s crazy ’bout you too

C G

You look so good in love

D G C G D

While I’m tryin’ to get over you

Bridge

G C

I’m happy for you yes I am

G D

And as crazy as it sounds

G C

I guess I really hope he loves you

G D

Half as much as I do right now

Chorus

C G

You look so good in love

D G

You want him, need him

C G D

And I can tell he’s crazy ’bout you too

C G

You look so good in love

D G C G D

While I’m tryin’ to get over you

Practice tip: Focus on the G to C and G to D transitions, as they are the most common changes in this song.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "You Look So Good in Love"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.

Is "You Look So Good in Love" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "You Look So Good in Love" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "You Look So Good in Love"?

It was written by Glen Ballard, Rory Bourke, Kerry Chater, and released in 1983.