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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

Watch "You Didn't Have To Be So Nice" by The Lovin' Spoonful in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of Bb, 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 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.

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