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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
"You Didn't Have To Be So Nice" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of Bb, 120 BPM.
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About “You Didn't Have To Be So Nice”
- Where are the chord symbols for "You Didn't Have To Be So Nice" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "You Didn't Have To Be So Nice" is in Bb.
- 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 Bb 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.
- Does "You Didn't Have To Be So Nice" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "You Didn't Have To Be So Nice" is in the key of Bb at 120 BPM.
- What chords are in "You Didn't Have To Be So Nice"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of Bb, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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