Not Pretty Enough chords

by Kasey Chambers

Original Published Key: B Major

Time Signature: 4/4

Tempo: 120 bpm

Guitar Tuning: E A D G B e

Skill Level: Beginner 🟢

Guitar Chords in G Major: G, D, Em7, Cadd9

Capo: 4th fret (to play along with the video in B Major)

Not Pretty Enough

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       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 me

Arrangement Details:

Key Signature: B Major - 5 sharps (F#, C#, G#, D#, A#)
Chords 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

Please Note: 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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