Hate Me
View chords used in this chart
all the chords played as Barre chords on the E string
the verse chord structure is like this:
D D A G
D D A G
D D A A
G G G G
D A G
why can't you hate me
you can't escape me
D A G
your dirty hands on my mind
you're holding on tight
it just doesn't feel right
i can't even open my eyes
G A D
but this is the time of the night
where nothing can go quite right
im blinded and out of my mind
just casually wasting our time
why can't i hate you
my hands can't escape you
I'm holding on by a thread
we stay out too late
i still can't see straight
somethings messed with my head
but this is the time of the night
where nothing can go quite right
im blinded and out of my mind
just casually wasting our time
The bridge is played as single stabs of the chords
Bm Bm Bm A A A G
why can't you leave me a-lone
Bm Bm Bm D D D G
call my phone and I'm not home
Bm Bm Bm A A A G
why can't you just stay away
A G
I'm ok-ay
A G
I'm ok-ay
A A G G
I'm ok------ay
but this is the time of the night
where nothing can go quite right
im blinded and out of my mind x2
just casually wasting our time
How to play Hate Me
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.