You Can't Treat Me That Way
View chords used in this chart
Intro: C#m F# C#m F# C#m F# G#m F#
(verse 1)
C#m F#
You're not the guy I met
C#m F#
And if you are, only get
C#m F#
One chance to prove it baby
G#m F#
Make it count
C#m F#
Maybe she let you do that
C#m F#
Maybe some other fool had
C#m F#
Too many problems
G#m F#
To respect herself
[Refrão]
C#m F#
You've got a woman who knows her worth
C#m F#
And ain't prepared to compromise it
C#m F#
You better listen you better make it
G#m F#
Better but don't make me say
C#m F#
You've got a woman who knows her worth
C#m F#
And ain't prepared to compromise it
C#m F#
You better listen you better make it
G#m F#
Better but don't make me say
(mute)
You can't treat me that way
C#m F# C#m F# C#m F# G#m F#
(verse 2)
C#m F#
Maybe it's my mistake
C#m F#
Simple misunderstanding
C#m F#
Trivial bullshit
G#m F#
We blew into space
C#m F#
A common lovers rift
C#m F#
Uncommon words thrown like fists
C#m F#
Cause if you meant it
G#m F#
Baby it's too late
(Chorus)
You've got a woman who knows her worth
And ain't prepared to compromise it
You better listen you better make it
Better but don't make me say
You've got a woman who knows her worth
And ain't prepared to compromise it
You better listen you better make it
Better but don't make me say
You can't treat me that way
C#m F# C#m F# C#m F# G#m F#
(Bridge)
C#m F#
You better make it better
C#m F#
You better make it feel right
C#m F#
You better make it feel
G#m F#
The way it ought to feel
C#m F#
You better make it better
C#m F#
You better make it feel good
C#m F#
You better do it cause
G#m F#
You know that you should
(Chorus)
You've got a woman who knows her worth
And ain't prepared to compromise it
You better listen you better make it
Better but don't make me say
You've got a woman who knows her worth
And ain't prepared to compromise it
You better listen you better make it
Better but don't make me say
You can't treat me that way
How to play You Can't Treat Me That Way
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C#m. 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.