Now playing

Hate

Chords

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Fminor

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

Intro:   C    G   C(2X)
CI hate waking ‘cause I Ffind you’re not Gthere
I hate Cthinkin’ ‘bout thoughts Fleadind nowGhere
I hate Cbreathing, it means that I’m aC7live   
I hate Ftears cause they fill my Bb7eyes 
I hate Clove ‘cause you’re Fnot here for Gme to CloveG  C  
I hate listening to the ring of the phone
I hate parties cause I can’t go alone
I hate talking I can’t talk to you
I hate walkin’ I can’t walk with you
I hate love ‘cause you’re not here for me to love
Chorus:
FIf you would come back, my loveG  C  
I wouldn’t Fhave all this hurtG  C  
I’d be the Fhappiest manG  C  
G#Down here on this CearthC#  G#  C#  
C#I hate the things that I F#can’t do with yG#ou
I hate C#dreams cause they F#never come G#true
C#I even hate singin’ the C#7song
Cause to me F#it seems right, yet is B7wrong
I hate C#love ‘cause you’re F#not here for G#me to C#love
Chorus + Verse 3
I hate waking, I hate thinkin’ ‘bout you
I hate things cause they never come true...

All chords in this song (10)

🎸 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

Hate

by Gene Pitney

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Bb7

C#7

C G C

Intro: (2X)

C F G

I hate waking ‘cause I find you’re not there

C F G

I hate thinkin’ ‘bout thoughts leadind nowhere

C C7

I hate breathing, it means that I’m alive

F Bb7

I hate tears cause they fill my eyes

C F G C G C

I hate love ‘cause you’re not here for me to love

I hate listening to the ring of the phone

I hate parties cause I can’t go alone

I hate talking I can’t talk to you

I hate walkin’ I can’t walk with you

I hate love ‘cause you’re not here for me to love

Chorus:

F G C

If you would come back, my love

F G C

I wouldn’t have all this hurt

F G C

I’d be the happiest man

G# C C# G# C#

Down here on this earth

C# F# G#

I hate the things that I can’t do with you

C# F# G#

I hate dreams cause they never come true

C# C#7

I even hate singin’ the song

F# B7

Cause to me it seems right, yet is wrong

C# F# G# C#

I hate love ‘cause you’re not here for me to love

Chorus + Verse 3

I hate waking, I hate thinkin’ ‘bout you

I hate things cause they never come true...

About Hate Chords by Gene Pitney

Learn how to play Hate by Gene Pitney with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Hate chords”, “Hate guitar chords”, or “Gene Pitney Hate 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 Hate chords and for experienced players who want accurate Hate lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include C, G, F, C7, Bb7, G#.

FAQ — Hate by Gene Pitney

How do I play "Hate" by Gene Pitney on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Hate" by Gene Pitney 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 "Hate" by Gene Pitney free?

Yes. The chords for "Hate" by Gene Pitney are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Hate" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Hate"?

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

Is "Hate" easy to play on guitar?

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

What key is "Hate" in?

The chords for "Hate" show the original chord names (including C, G, F, C7, Bb7, G#). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.