You Didn't Have To Be So Nice

by The Lovin' Spoonful
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Lyrics

You did n’t have to (Am)be so nice.

I would have liked you (C7)an y way,

if you had just looked (Am)once or twice

and gone up on your (C7)qui et way.

To day said the time was right for me to (F)fol low you.

I knew I’d find you in a (F)day or two (C7)and it’s true.

You came up on a (Am)qui et day.

You sim ply seemed to (C7)take your place.

I knew that it would (Am)be that way

the min ute that I (C7)saw your face.

And when we’ve had a (Am)few more days,

I won der if I’ll (C7)get to say,

“You did n’t have to (Am)be so nice,

I would v’e liked you (C7)an y way.”

To day said the time was right for me to (F)fol low you.

I knew I’d find you in a (F)day or two (C7)and it’s true.

You did n’t have to (Am)be so nice.

I would have liked you (C7)an y way,

if you had just looked (Am)once or twice

and gone up on your (C7)qui et way.

You Didn't Have To Be So Nice by The Lovin' Spoonful

Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 120 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “You Didn't Have To Be So Nice”

What key is "You Didn't Have To Be So Nice" in?
"You Didn't Have To Be So Nice" by The Lovin' Spoonful is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "You Didn't Have To Be So Nice" easy to play on piano?
This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "You Didn't Have To Be So Nice" without reading sheet music?
Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

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