I´m Not In The Mood (To Say No)
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Intro: (B C#m E) 2x
B C#m E
Don't wanna wait in line, uh, uh
B C#m E
It's such a waste of time, uh, uh, uh
B C#m E
Won't find me on the couch, uh, uh
B C#m E
Sleepin' like a slouch, uh, uh, uh
G#m E
I don't like sittin' down doin' nothin'
G#m E
I'd rather spend my time doin' somethin'
F#
Ain't no need to plan it
A
Jump right in and jam it
A
No need to say no, oh, oh, oh
E A
(I'm not in the mood) I'm not in the mood
F#m B E
(I'm not in the mood) To be shy,
A F#m B
to stand by and not give it a try
E A
No, I'm not in the mood
F#m B E
(I'm not in the mood) To stay home,
A F#m B
be alone, face the night on my own
C#m E
No, I'm not in the mood (to say) -
to say - (to say) - to say no!
Violin solo (guitar tacet)
B C#m E
I won't be layin' low, uh, uh
B C#m E
It's not my style to take it slow, uh, uh, uh
B C#m E
No, it ain't like me to slack, uh, uh
B C#m E
There's no time for holdin' back, uh, uh, uh
G#m E
I won't be sittin' down doin' nothin'
G#m E
I'd rather spend my time doin' somethin'
F#
Ain't no need to plan it
A
Jump right in and jam it
A
No need to say no, oh, oh, oh
E A
(I'm not in the mood) I'm not in the mood
F#m B E
(I'm not in the mood) To be shy,
A F# B
to stand by and not give it a try
E A
No, I'm not in the mood
F#m B E
(I'm not in the mood) To stay home,
A F#m B
be alone, face the night on my own
C#m E
No, I'm not in the mood (to say) -
to say - (to say) - to say no!
Violin Solo (guitar tacet)
Uh, uh, mmmm
Ha, ha
I'm jumpin' right in
Oh, yeah, huh
Jumpin' right in
Solo - (B C#m E) 2x
G#m E
Uh, I'd rather spend my time doin' somethin'
G#m E
I won't be sittin' 'round doin' nothin'
F#
Ain't no need to plan it
A
Jump right in and jam it
A
No need to say no, oh, oh, oh
E A
(I'm not in the mood) I'm not in the mood
F#m B E
(I'm not in the mood) To be shy,
A F# B
to stand by and not give it a try
E A
No, I'm not in the mood
F#m B E
(I'm not in the mood) To stay home,
A F#m B
be alone, face the night on my own
C#m E
No, I'm not in the mood (to say) -
to say -(to say) -to say no!
How to play I´m Not In The Mood (To Say No)
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is B. 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.