INTRO:
E B A A
I hate Alabama I hate Alabama
VERSE:
E
It's that one game every year
B
Where I drink a little more beer
C#m
It's over 'fore it's over
A
If we go there or they come here
E
Ever since '06
B
They get us every season
C#m A
I wish I could say that's the only reason
CHORUS:
E
That I hate Alabama
B
I hate Crimson Red
A
And I hate how they yell Roll Tide
A
When I got a Braves hat on my head
E
And I love Lynyrd Skynyrd
B
But Lord I hate Sweet Home
A
'Cause when I hear it all I see
A
Is a girl with houndstooth on
C#m
In the stands in Tuscaloosa
B
Might've lost by twenty two
A
But I hate Alabama
E A
'Cause that's where I lost you
VERSE:
E
I drove there every weekend
B
The Vols weren't home at Neyland
C#m7
Girl you had this Tennessean
A
Seein' ten years down the road
E
Then you had to go and break my heart
B
In a beer can covered frat house yard
C#m B A
I guess some things work and some things don't
C#m B A
And I guess some things change but one thing won't
CHORUS:
E
I hate Alabama
B
I hate Crimson Red
A
And I hate how they yell Roll Tide
A
When I got a Braves hat on my head
E
And I love Lynyrd Skynyrd
B
But Lord I hate Sweet Home
A
'Cause when I hear it all I see
A
Is a girl with houndstooth on
C#m
In the stands in Tuscaloosa
B
Might've lost by twenty two
A
But I hate Alabama
A E B
'Cause that's where I lost you
A A
That's where I lo-ost you
BREAK:
E
I wish I could un-drive those miles
B
Un-buy that drink
C#m A
Un-get your name and just be mad about the game
When I say
E B C#m A
I hate Alabama I hate Alabama
CHORUS:
E
I hate Alabama
B
I hate Crimson Red
A
And I hate how they yell Roll Tide
A
When I got a Braves hat on my head
E
And I love Lynyrd Skynyrd
B
But Lord I hate I hate Sweet Home
A
'Cause when I hear it all I see
A
Is a girl with houndstooth on
C#m
In the stands in Tuscaloosa
B
Might've lost by twenty two
A
But I hate Alabama
E B C#m A E
'Cause that's where I lost you
How to play "I Hate Alabama" by Smith Conner on guitar
- **Chords Used:**
E, B, A, C#m, C#m7
- **Chord Shapes:**
E: 022100
B: x24442
A: x02220
C#m: x46654
C#m7: x46454
- **Intro:**
- Strum E, B, A, A with a down-down-up-up-down-up pattern.
- Repeat the pattern to set the tone.
- **Verse Strumming Pattern:**
- Use a down-down-up-up-down-up pattern.
- E (2 bars), B (2 bars), C#m (2 bars), A (2 bars).
- Keep a steady, relaxed rhythm to match the lyrics.
- **Verse Transitions:**
- Focus on smooth transitions between E and B.
- Ensure the rhythm remains consistent and flowing.
- **Chorus Dynamics:**
- Increase the intensity slightly.
- Use a down-down-up-up-down-up pattern for E, B, A, and C#m.
- Emphasize the downbeats to highlight the emotional peak.
- **Chorus Chord Progression:**
- E (2 bars), B (2 bars), A (2 bars), A (2 bars).
- E (2 bars), B (2 bars), A (2 bars), A (2 bars).
- C#m (2 bars), B (2 bars), A (2 bars), A (2 bars).
- **Break Section:**
- Strum E, B, C#m, A with softer dynamics.
- Use a more relaxed strumming pattern.
- **Verse 2 and Chorus:**
- Follow the same patterns as Verse 1 and Chorus 1.
- Maintain the emotional consistency of the song.
- **Outro:**
- Gradually soften the strumming.
- End with E, B, C#m, A, E to create a reflective finish.
- **Common Mistakes:**
- Rushing the transitions between chords.
- Inconsistent strumming patterns.
- Not placing enough emphasis on the downbeats in the chorus.
**Song Facts:**
"I Hate Alabama" by Smith Conner is a heartfelt song about heartbreak
and the personal pain associated with certain memories. The lyrics
convey the connection between the singer's lost love and their feelings
towards Alabama. Smith Conner's emotive delivery and relatable themes
resonate deeply with listeners, capturing the essence of regret and
loss.