Is Free Chord Book really free?

Yes. Free Chord Book is 100% free with no sign-up required. Access 670,000+ guitar chords, tabs, and lyrics for every song you want to learn.

How do I transpose chords to a different key?

Open any song and use the transpose buttons to move every chord up or down by half-steps. Perfect for singers who need a different key or capo players.

Can I see chord diagrams while I play?

Yes. Tap any chord in a song to instantly see its interactive guitar chord diagram, including alternate fingerings and variations.

What's the difference between guitar chords and guitar tabs?

Chords show you which strings to strum together (great for rhythm playing and singing). Tabs (tablature) show you exact note-by-note fingerings, which is great for solos, riffs, and fingerpicking.

Does Free Chord Book work on mobile?

Yes. Free Chord Book is fully responsive and works on phones, tablets, and desktops. Use auto-scroll to play hands-free. There is also a free iPhone app (The Chord Book) and Android app (Free Chords).

Is there an iPhone or Android app?

Yes. Download The Chord Book on the Apple App Store and Free Chords on Google Play. Same 670,000+ songs, transpose, tuner, and auto-scroll — 100% free.

Can I print guitar chords?

Yes. Open any song and tap the Print button next to Save. You'll get a branded chord sheet with the Chord Book logo, ready for practice.

Is there a built-in guitar tuner?

Yes. Free Chord Book includes a free online guitar tuner that uses your microphone and YIN pitch detection for accurate tuning in standard and alternate tunings.

How many songs are available?

Over 670,000 songs with chords, tabs, and lyrics — covering every genre, from rock and pop to country, indie, folk, and Hebrew songs.

Is Free Chord Book a good alternative to Ultimate Guitar?

Yes. Free Chord Book is a fast, ad-free, 100% free alternative to Ultimate Guitar with interactive chord diagrams, instant transpose, auto-scroll, and a built-in tuner — no account required.

SavedFavorites

Rather Hate Than Hurt

Chords

5.07 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Font15

KeyOriginal

Chords

Scroll

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

                RATHER HATE THAN HURT
                       HINDER
INTRO: NONE
VERSE:
SGmick and tired of bleedin' for picking up the pieces
So I lFet 'em fall down, let 'em fall dGmown
RGmunnin' outta reasons to hold down the demon
So I'm lFettin' it out, lEbettin' it out
CHORUS:
Cuz I'd rGmather be an animal, hFolding heartbeats Bbon the lCow
Than Gmever have to feel this way agCain, yeEbaah-aFaah
YGmou made me this way, yFou turned my skies to gray
RBbight now nothing could be wCorse, EbI'd rather hate than hGmurt
Woh oh Cmoh
I'd rEbather hate than
VERSE:
LGmove you any longer, I'm not gettin' stronger
I'm just lFosing my grip, so sCick of this shit
GmNot alright, not okay, but yCou don't give a damn anyway
I'm just kFillin' myself, this pEbain, this earth, this hell, Oh
CHORUS:
Cuz I'd rGmather be an animal, hFolding heartbeats Bbon the lCow
Than Gmever have to feel this way agCain, yEbeaah-aFaah
YGmou made me this way, yFou turned my skies to gray
RBbight now nothing could be wCorse, EbI'd rather hate than hGmurt
INTERLUDE:
Gm  C  Eb  C  Bb  Eb   F  C   Eb  F  D7  C
SGmick and tired of bleedin' for picking up the pieces
So I lFet 'em fall downEb  
CHORUS:
Cuz I'd rGmather be an animal, hFolding heartbeats Bbon the lCow
Than Gmever have to feel this way agaCin, yEbeaah-aFaah
GmYou made me this way, yFou turned my skies to gray
RBbight now nothing could be wCorse, I'd rEbather hate than 
GmHurt woh oh oh
HFurt, woh oh oh
HGmurt, woh oh ohC  
I'd rEbather hate than 
HGmuuuuurtC  C#  D  Eb  E  F  F#  
HGmurtC  C#  D  Eb  
EbI'd rather hate than

All chords in this song (12)

🎸 Tips from players

Got a tip for playing this song — capo position, easier chords, strumming? Be the first to share one.

Chord Book

670,000+ free guitar chords · free-chords.com

Rather Hate Than Hurt

by Hinder

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

RATHER HATE THAN HURT

INDER

INTRO: NONE

VERSE:

Sick and tired of bleedin' for picking up the pieces

F Gm

So I let 'em fall down, let 'em fall down

Runnin' outta reasons to hold down the demon

F Eb

So I'm lettin' it out, lettin' it out

CHORUS:

Gm F Bb C

Cuz I'd rather be an animal, holding heartbeats on the low

Gm C Eb F

Than ever have to feel this way again, yeaah-aaah

Gm F

You made me this way, you turned my skies to gray

Bb C Eb Gm

Right now nothing could be worse, I'd rather hate than hurt

Woh oh oh

I'd rather hate than

VERSE:

Love you any longer, I'm not gettin' stronger

F C

I'm just losing my grip, so sick of this shit

Gm C

Not alright, not okay, but you don't give a damn anyway

F Eb

I'm just killin' myself, this pain, this earth, this hell, Oh

CHORUS:

Gm F Bb C

Cuz I'd rather be an animal, holding heartbeats on the low

Gm C Eb F

Than ever have to feel this way again, yeaah-aaah

Gm F

You made me this way, you turned my skies to gray

Bb C Eb Gm

Right now nothing could be worse, I'd rather hate than hurt

INTERLUDE:

Gm C Eb C Bb Eb F C Eb F D7 C

Sick and tired of bleedin' for picking up the pieces

F Eb

So I let 'em fall down

CHORUS:

Gm F Bb C

Cuz I'd rather be an animal, holding heartbeats on the low

Gm C Eb F

Than ever have to feel this way again, yeaah-aaah

Gm F

You made me this way, you turned my skies to gray

Bb C Eb

Right now nothing could be worse, I'd rather hate than

Hurt woh oh oh

Hurt, woh oh oh

Gm C

Hurt, woh oh oh

I'd rather hate than

Gm C C# D Eb E F F#

Huuuuurt

Gm C C# D Eb

Hurt

I'd rather hate than

About Rather Hate Than Hurt Chords by Hinder

Learn how to play Rather Hate Than Hurt by Hinder with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Rather Hate Than Hurt chords”, “Rather Hate Than Hurt guitar chords”, or “Hinder Rather Hate Than Hurt chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Rather Hate Than Hurt chords and for experienced players who want accurate Rather Hate Than Hurt lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include H, Gm, F, Eb, Bb, C.

FAQ — Rather Hate Than Hurt by Hinder

How do I play "Rather Hate Than Hurt" by Hinder on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Rather Hate Than Hurt" by Hinder on Free Chord Book. Tap any chord to see its diagram, use transpose to change the key, and turn on auto-scroll to play hands-free.

Are the chords for "Rather Hate Than Hurt" by Hinder free?

Yes. The chords for "Rather Hate Than Hurt" by Hinder are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Rather Hate Than Hurt" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Rather Hate Than Hurt" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Rather Hate Than Hurt"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Rather Hate Than Hurt" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Rather Hate Than Hurt" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Rather Hate Than Hurt" by Hinder with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Hinder below.

What key is "Rather Hate Than Hurt" in?

The chords for "Rather Hate Than Hurt" show the original chord names (including H, Gm, F, Eb, Bb, C). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.