I Don't Have To Like You chords
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[Intro]
E7
[Verse 1]
E7 B7
I don’t have to, no I don’t, I don’t have to like you
E7
I’m gonna walk on by, but I’m gonna say hi too
B7
I’m a grown-ass woman and I don’t trust a word you coo
F#m B7 E7
How you like that, how you like that, I don’t have to like you
[Verse 2]
A7 E7
I been stewin’ on where the beef came from
A7 E7
You done me dirty, don’t like the burn of doin’ me wrong
F#m
I’m a simmerin’ pot of water until you turn up the heat
B7
Then I’m scaldin’ and bubblin’ over if you try and test me
[Chorus]
E7 B7
I don’t have to, no I don’t, I don’t have to like you
E7
I’m gonna walk on by, but I’m gonna say hi too
B7
I’m a grown-ass woman and I don’t trust a word you coo
F#m B7 E7
How you like that, how you like that, I don’t have to like you
[Guitar Solo]
E7 B7 E7
[Verse 3]
A7 E7
You been talkin’ every which way to me
A7 E7
Your words and actions they done turned down two different streets
F#m
Well it took time, but I learned how not to feed the flame of folks like you
B7
I can’t linger or I’ll burn a hole, that’s just what my eyes do
[Chorus]
E7 B7
I don’t have to, no I don’t, I don’t have to like you
E7
I’m gonna walk on by, but I’m gonna say hi too
B7
I’m a grown-ass woman and I don’t trust a word you coo
F#m B7 E7
How you like that, how you like that, I don’t have to like you
F#m B7 E7
How you like that, how you like that, I don’t have to like you
[Outro]
E7
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How to play "I Don't Have To Like You" by Emily Nenni on guitar:
Tuning: Standard EADGBE tuning.
Chord Progression:
Intro: E7
Verse 1: E7 | B7 | B7 | E7 | E7 | B7 | F#m B7 E7
Verse 2: A7 | E7 | A7 | E7 | F#m | B7
Chorus: Same as Verse 1
Guitar Solo: E7 | B7 | E7
Verse 3: Same as Verse 2
Outro: E7
Strumming Pattern:
Use a consistent, upbeat strumming pattern with alternating downstrokes and upstrokes.
Emphasize the downstrokes for a strong rhythm.
Playing Tips:
Chord Changes: Practice switching between E7, B7, A7, and F#m to keep transitions smooth.
Dynamics: Adjust strumming intensity based on verse and chorus structure to emphasize lyrics.
Solo Section: Keep a steady rhythm during the guitar solo for a solid backing.
Common Mistakes:
Chord Positioning: Ensure your B7 and F#m are fingered correctly to avoid buzzing.
Timing Issues: Maintain consistent timing throughout to complement the vocals.
Lyrics Meaning:
"I Don't Have To Like You" is about asserting personal boundaries. Emily Nenni confidently
expresses that she doesn't need to hold affection for those who have wronged her, despite
maintaining politeness. The lyrics emphasize self-respect and a refusal to engage with toxic behavior.