Not Ready To Make Nice

by Dixie Chicks

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For (Em)give,

sounds (D)good.

For (G)get,

I’m not sure I (C)could.

They (Em7)say

time heals ev ’ry thing, but I’m still (C)wait ing.

I’m (Em)through

with doubt.

There’s (G)noth ing left for me to fig ure out.

I’ve (Em7)paid

a price

and I’ll keep (C)pay in’.

I’m not (G)read y to make nice, I’m not (D)read y to back down.

I’m still (Em)mad as hell and I don’t have time to go (C)round and round and round.

It’s too (G)late to make it right.

I prob ’ly (D)would n’t if I could, ’cause I’m (Em)mad as hell, can’t bring my self to do (C)what it is you think I should.

(CN.C.)I (Em)know

you (D)said,

“Can’t you just get (C)o ver it?”

It (Em7)turned

my whole (D)world a round and I kind of (C)like it.

I (Em)made my bed and I sleep like a ba by, with (D)no re grets.

And I don’t mind say in’ it’s a (G)sad, sad sto ry when a moth er will teach her (C)daugh ter that she ought to hate a per fect stran ger.

And (Em7)how in the world can the words that I said (D)send some bod y so o ver the edge that they’d (G)write me a let ter, say in’ that I bet ter (Cmaj7)shut up and sing or my life will be o ver?

I’m not (C)what it is you think I should.

For (Em)give,

sounds (D)good.

For (G)get,

I’m not sure I (C)could.

They (Em7)say

time heals (D)ev ’ry thing, but I’m still (Cmaj7)wait ing.

Not Ready To Make Nice by Dixie Chicks — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Not Ready To Make Nice by Dixie Chicks in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of G at 92 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Not Ready To Make Nice" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Not Ready To Make Nice"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.