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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "You Didn't Have To Be So Nice" by The Lovin' Spoonful: 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 F, 120 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “You Didn't Have To Be So Nice”
- What key is "You Didn't Have To Be So Nice" by The Lovin' Spoonful played in?
- You Didn't Have To Be So Nice is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "You Didn't Have To Be So Nice"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "You Didn't Have To Be So 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 "You Didn't Have To Be So Nice"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "You Didn't Have To Be So Nice"?
- "You Didn't Have To Be So Nice" was originally performed by The Lovin' Spoonful. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "You Didn't Have To Be So Nice"?
- This arrangement uses 5 chords: A, Am, Bb, C7, F.
- What other songs by The Lovin' Spoonful can I play here?
- Try "DO YOU BELIEVE IN MAGIC", "SUMMER IN THE CITY", "DID YOU EVER HAVE TO MAKE UP YOUR MIND?". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "You Didn't Have To Be So Nice" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "You Didn't Have To Be So Nice" by The Lovin' Spoonful. 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 "You Didn't Have To Be So Nice" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in F, 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 "You Didn't Have To Be So 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.