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.

How many chords does "Not Ready To Make Nice" use?

Just 5 chords: C, D, Em, Em7, G. Take it one section at a time.

What other The Chicks songs work for kids?

Try "LONG TIME GONE", "GOODBYE EARL", "TRAVELIN' SOLDIER". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

Not Ready To Make Nice

· by The Chicks

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Lyrics

For give,

sounds (D)good.

For get,

I’m not sure I could.

They say

time heals ev ’ry thing,

but I’m still (C)wait ing.

I’m through

with doubt.

There’s (G)noth ing left for me

to fig ure out.

I’ve 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.

I know

you said,

“Can’t you just get o ver it?”

It turned

my whole world a round

and I kind of (C)like it.

I (Em7)made my bed and I sleep like a ba by, with 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 daugh ter that she ought to hate a per fect stran ger.

And 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 (C)shut up and sing or my life will be o ver?

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.

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.

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

(C)what it is you think I (Em)should.

For give,

sounds (D)good.

For get,

I’m not sure I could.

They say

time heals (D)ev ’ry thing,

but I’m still (G)wait ing.

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

This page shows “Not Ready To Make Nice” by The 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 84 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

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.
How many chords does "Not Ready To Make Nice" use?: Just 5 chords: C, D, Em, Em7, G. Take it one section at a time.
What other The Chicks songs work for kids?: Try "LONG TIME GONE", "GOODBYE EARL", "TRAVELIN' SOLDIER". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.