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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Not Ready To Make Nice" by The Chicks: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of G, 84 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Not Ready To Make Nice”

What key is "Not Ready To Make Nice" by The Chicks played in?
Not Ready To Make Nice is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Not Ready To Make Nice"?
The arrangement plays at 84 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Not Ready To Make Nice" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Not Ready To Make Nice"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Not Ready To Make Nice"?
"Not Ready To Make Nice" was originally performed by The Chicks. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Not Ready To Make Nice"?
This arrangement uses 5 chords: C, D, Em, Em7, G.
What other songs by The Chicks can I play here?
Try "LONG TIME GONE", "GOODBYE EARL", "TRAVELIN' SOLDIER". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Not Ready To Make Nice" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Not Ready To Make Nice" by The Chicks. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Not Ready To Make Nice" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in G, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Not Ready To Make Nice" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.