I Don't Need You chords
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[Intro]
A7 D7 A7 D7 A7 D7
[Verse 1]
A7 D7
Only one soul knows what’s best for me
A7 D7
And it’s the little miss in the mirror
A7
May take time to find out, I’ll trip myself up
D7 A7 D7
But only I know when I feel it
[Verse 2]
A7
Well you can show a lot of love
D7 A7
Or you can make ‘em feel little
D7 A7
Mind your own and tend to yours
D7 A7
Or put yourself in the middle
[Chorus]
D7
I don’t need you, praise myself when it’s due
A7 D7 A7
I had me thinkin’ my solitude just wouldn’t do
D7
Got my own boots to fill and you know I will
E7
I don’t need you (I don’t need you)
E7
I don’t need you (I don’t need you)
D7 E7
I don’t need you (I don’t need you)
[Guitar Solo]
A7 D7 A7 D7 A7 E7 D7
E7 A7 D7 A7
[Verse 3]
A7 D7
I’ll tell ya somethin’ for nothin’
A7
As trials and errors go
D7 A7
When I fall down, I roll around and tear it up
D7 A7
But all the while I got my own
[Verse 4]
D7 A7
You can talk on out your backside
D7 A7
Get called out and now you’re tongue-tied
D7 A7
Tax and death you can depend on
D7 A7
And that’s gonna get you down the line
[Chorus]
D7
Oh I don’t need you, praise myself when it’s due
A7 D7 A7
I had me thinkin’ my solitude just wouldn’t do
D7
Got my own boots to fill and you know I will
E7
I don’t need you (I don’t need you)
E7
I don’t need you (I don’t need you)
D7 E7
I don’t need you (I don’t need you)
[Outro]
A7 D7 A7 D7 A7 D7 A7
D7 A7 D7 A7
X
How to play "I Don't Need You" by Emily Nenni on guitar:
Tuning: Standard EADGBE tuning.
Chord Progression:
Intro: A7 D7 | A7 D7 | A7 D7
Verse 1: A7 D7 | A7 D7 | A7 | D7 A7 D7
Verse 2: A7 D7 | A7 D7 | A7 | D7 A7 D7
Chorus: D7 | A7 D7 A7 | D7 | E7 | E7 | E7
Guitar Solo: A7 D7 | A7 D7 | A7 E7 D7 | E7 A7 D7 A7
Verse 3: Same as Verse 1
Verse 4: Same as Verse 2
Outro: A7 D7 | A7 D7 | A7 D7 | A7 D7 A7
Strumming Pattern:
Use a down-up-down-up pattern, emphasizing downstrokes for a rhythmic feel.
For the chorus, apply a more forceful strum to highlight the lyrics.
Playing Tips:
Chord Switching: Practice switching between A7, D7, and E7 to make transitions smooth.
Dynamics: Match your strumming intensity to the song's lyrical emphasis.
Solo Section: Maintain rhythm during the solo while leaving space for improvisation.
Common Mistakes:
Chord Positioning: Ensure clean finger positioning, particularly on A7 and D7.
Timing Issues: Stay consistent with your strumming pattern to complement the vocal melody.
Lyrics Meaning:
"I Don't Need You" is an empowering song about self-reliance and personal growth.
Emily Nenni conveys confidence in her ability to navigate life on her own terms
without depending on others' approval. The lyrics highlight strength, resilience,
and a determination to pursue personal fulfillment independently.