So in love, sad as could be 'Cause a pretty face got the best of me Suddenly you came into my life And gave it meaning and pure delight Now, good looks I've learned to do without 'Cause now I know it's love that really counts I know beauty's only skin deep Yeah yeah yeah I know that beauty's only skin deep Yeah yeah yeah (yes indeed) Now, you speak your words warm and sincere And let's me know that your love is near A pretty face you many not possess But what I like about you is your tenderness A pretty face may be some guys taste But I'll take lovin' in its place 'Cause I know beauty's only skin deep Yeah yeah yeah And I know, beauty's only skin deep Oh baby, oh yeah (oh yeah, oh yeah) Beauty's only skin deep Yeah yeah yeah Beauty's only skin deep Oh yeah Now, friends ask what do I see in you But it goes deeper than the eye can view You have a pleasing personality And that's an ever lovin' rare quality Now, show me a girl, a girl that's fine And I'll choose the one with true lovin' ev'ry time 'Cause I know that beauty's only skin deep And I believe that (yeah yeah yeah) Beauty's only skin deep Oh yeah So if you're lookin' for a lover (Oh, yeah) don't judge a book by its cover (Oh yeah) she may be fine on the outside (Oh yeah) but so untrue on the inside