I Ain't Gonna Take It Anymore
View chords used in this chart
Intro D C9 G
verse 1
G C9 G C9 G
You've worn the soles off both your shoes, walkin' on me like ya do
G C9 G D C9 G
This ain't what forever's for, and I ain't gonna take it, I ain't gonna take it, anymore
verse 2
G C9 G C9 G
I've cried and begged and cursed and prayed, but nothing's worked, and nothing's changed
G C9 G D C9 G
No way I win when you keep score, and I ain't gonna take it, I ain't gonna take it, anymore
[Refrão]D Em C9 G D Em C9
I'm gonna crawl out from this stone that I've been under, to see the light and breathe the air
D Em C9 Bm
You'll have a million reasons why I shouldn't leave you,
Am Cmaj7
But for the first time in a long time, I don't care
verse 3
G C9 G C9 G
I guess on one hand you should laugh, 'cause I’ve said the same things in the past
G C9 G D C9 G D C9 G D
But this time one hand's on the door, and I ain't gonna take it, I ain't gonna take it, anymore
[Refrão]D Em C9 G D Em C9
I'm gonna crawl out from this stone that I've been under, to see the light and breathe the air
D Em C9 Bm
You'll have a million reasons why I shouldn't leave you
Am Cmaj7
But for the first time in a long time, I don't care
verse 4
G C9 G C9 G
I can't help but think of you, lookin' back in my rear view
G C9 G D
But I’ve been down that road before, and I ain't gonna take it
Tag
C9 G D C9 G D C9 G D C9 G
I ain't gonna take it anymore, I ain't gonna take it, I ain't gonna take it anymore
How to play I Ain't Gonna Take It Anymore
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 D. 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.