Not Pretty Enough chords
by Kasey ChambersOriginal Published Key: B Major
Time Signature: 4/4
Tempo: 120 bpm
Guitar Tuning: Standard (E A D G B e)
Skill Level: Beginner 🟢
Capo: 4th fret (Play using Key of G shapes)
Chords in G Major: G, D, Em7, Cadd9
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Not Pretty Enough
Capo on 4 if playing with the video.Song Key is highlighted - Transpose to any other key
G D Em7 Cadd9
Chorus: Am I not pret-ty en-ough Is my heart too bro-ken
G D Em7 Cadd9
Do I cry too much Am I too out-spo-ken
G D Em7 Cadd9
Don't I make you laugh Should I try it hard-er
G D Cadd9
Why do you see Right through me | % |
G D Em7 Cadd9
1. I live I breath I let it rain on me
G D Em7 Cadd9
I sleep I wake I try hard not to break
G D Em7 Cadd9
I crave I love I've wait-ed long e-nough
G D Cadd9
I try As hard as I can | % |
G D Em7 Cadd9
Chorus: Am I not pret-ty en-ough Is my heart too bro-ken
G D Em7 Cadd9
Do I cry too much Am I too out-spo-ken
G D Em7 Cadd9
Don't I make you laugh Should I try it hard-er
G D Cadd9
Why do you see Right through me | % |
G D Em7 Cadd9
2. I laugh I feel I make be-lieve it’s re-al
G D Em7 Cadd9
I fall I freeze I pray down on my knees
G D Em7 Cadd9
I hold I stand I take it like a man
G D Cadd9
I try As hard as I can | % |
G D Em7 Cadd9
Chorus: Am I not pret-ty en-ough Is my heart too bro-ken
G D Em7 Cadd9
Do I cry too much Am I too out-spo-ken
G D Em7 Cadd9
Don't I make you laugh Should I try it hard-er
G D Cadd9 Cadd9
Why do you see Right through me | (Why do you)|
G D Em7 Cadd9
Outro: Why do you see Why do you see Why do you see right through me
G D Em7 Cadd9
Why do you see Why do you see Why do you see right through me
G D Em7 Cadd9
Why do you see Why do you see Why do you see right through me
G D Cadd9
Why do you see Why do you see Why do you see right through meArrangement Details:
- Key Signature: B Major - 5 sharps (F#, C#, G#, D#, A#)
- Piano Chord Set in B Major: B, F#, G#m7, Eadd9
- Time Signature: 4/4 — Four quarter-note beats per measure
- Tempo: Moderately
- Metronome: ♩ = 120
- Voice Range: F#4 - B5
Beginners: You can play C instead of Cadd9, although it does add a nice touch. You may want to mix them up a bit.
Em7 can be interchanged with Em - see what you think.
Cadd9: C Major chord with an added 9th which is 'D'. The formula would read 1-3-5-9 with notes C-E-G-D.
This is not to be confused with C9 which is a C7 chord with an added 9th - formula: 1-3-5-b7-9 with notes C-E-G-Bb-D.
Song Details:
- Songwriter: Kasey Chambers - Australian country singer-songwriter
- Lyrics Begin: Am I not pretty enough, is my heart too broken,
- Genre: Country
- Featured Artists: Kasey Chambers
- Album: Barricades & Brickwalls
Released: 3 September 2001 - Single:
Released: 14 January 2002
B-side:
These Days
Tear Stained Eye
Too Long in the Wasteland
Kasey Chambers
Full Name: Kasey Chambers
Birthdate: June 4, 1976
Birthplace: Mount Gambier, South Australia, Australia
Early Life: Kasey Chambers was born in Mount Gambier, South Australia, and spent a great deal of time in the remote Nullarbor Plain, where her family ran a fox and rabbit trapping business. Her upbringing in this rural and isolated environment profoundly influenced her music, instilling a deep connection to the Australian landscape and a love for storytelling.
Musical Beginnings: Kasey Chambers' musical journey began at an early age when she started playing guitar and writing songs. She performed with her family's band, "The Dead Ringer Band," which included her father Bill Chambers, mother Diane, and brother Nash Chambers. The family band released several albums in the 1990s and gathered local recognition.
Breakthrough Album: Kasey Chambers achieved widespread recognition and success with her 2001 album, "Barricades & Brickwalls." The album included the hit single "Not Pretty Enough," which became the longest-running No. 1 single by an Australian female artist at that time. The album blended elements of country, folk, and Americana and earned her international acclaim.
Musical Style: Chambers' songs often draw from her life experiences, including love, family, and her rural upbringing. She's known for her ability to capture the essence of Australian life in her music, making her a popular figure in the country and folk music genres.
Career Highlights: Over her career, Kasey Chambers has released numerous albums, including "Wayward Angel" (2004), "Rattlin' Bones" (2008), "Little Bird" (2010), and "Dragonfly" (2017). She has received multiple ARIA Awards (Australian Recording Industry Association) and has been nominated for Grammy Awards.
Associations: Chambers has collaborated with various artists, including Shane Nicholson, her former husband, with whom she recorded the acclaimed album "Rattlin' Bones."
Kasey Chambers is considered one of Australia's most prominent and respected country music artists. Her songs have touched the hearts of fans worldwide, and her storytelling prowess continues to influence and inspire emerging artists in the country and folk music scenes.
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