You didn’t have to be so nice (video) (midi)

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1. You didn´t have to be so nice, I would have liked you anyway,

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if you had just looked once or twice and gone upon your quiet way.

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Today you said the time was right for me to follow you,

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I knew I´d find you in a day or two, and it´s true.

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2. You came upon a quiet day, you simply seemed to take your place,

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I knew that it would be that way the minute that I saw your face.

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3. And when we´ve had a few more days, I wonder if I´ll get to say,

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you didn´t have to be so nice, I would have liked you anyway.

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Today you said the time was right for me to follow you,

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I knew I´d find you in a day or two, and it´s true

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4. You didn´t have to be so nice, I would have liked you anyway,

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if you had just looked once or twice and gone upon your quiet way.

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(orig. = capo 4th; midi = no capo) (The Lovin’ Spoonful)