Country, Folk

Love Me Not Chords

Zach Bryan Beginner Key of G 4 Chords 3 min read Updated Jul 2026

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Love Me Not Chords – Guitar

A heartfelt song by Zach Bryan about the struggle to accept love and the fear of not being worthy of it. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Folk Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of A, but play the G, C, D, and Em shapes as written.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G

I’m not a good man, I’m a great one

C G

I’ve been told I’m a steal

D Em

I’ve been told I’m a catch

C G

But I don’t know how to feel

D Em

When you look at me like that

Chorus

C G

So love me not, love me not

D Em

Love me not, love me not

C G

I’m not worth the pain you’ve got

D Em

Love me not, love me not

Verse 2

G

I’m not a good man, I’m a great one

C G

I’ve been told I’m a find

D Em

I’ve been told I’m a keeper

C G

But I don’t know how to mind

D Em

My own business and leave ya

Chorus

C G

So love me not, love me not

D Em

Love me not, love me not

C G

I’m not worth the pain you’ve got

D Em

Love me not, love me not

Bridge

C G

And I’ve been told I’m a saint

D Em

But I’m just a sinner

C G

Who’s been waitin’ on someone

D Em

To come and be my winner

Verse 3

G

I’m not a good man, I’m a great one

C G

I’ve been told I’m a prize

D Em

I’ve been told I’m a treasure

C G

But I don’t know how to realize

D Em

That I’m worth your time

Chorus

C G

So love me not, love me not

D Em

Love me not, love me not

C G

I’m not worth the pain you’ve got

D Em

Love me not, love me not

Outro

C G

So love me not, love me not

D Em

Love me not, love me not

C G

I’m not worth the pain you’ve got

D Em

Love me not, love me not

D Em

Love me not, love me not

D Em

Love me not, love me not

Practice tip: The song uses only four chords (G, C, D, Em). Practice switching between G and D, as that is the most common transition in the verses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Love Me Not"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.

Is "Love Me Not" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Love Me Not" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Love Me Not"?

It was written by Zach Bryan, and released in 2024.

Gtap to play

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Love Me Not Chords – Ukulele

A heartfelt song by Zach Bryan about the struggle to accept love and the fear of not being worthy of it. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Folk Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of A, but play the G, C, D, and Em shapes as written.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G

I’m not a good man, I’m a great one

C G

I’ve been told I’m a steal

D Em

I’ve been told I’m a catch

C G

But I don’t know how to feel

D Em

When you look at me like that

Chorus

C G

So love me not, love me not

D Em

Love me not, love me not

C G

I’m not worth the pain you’ve got

D Em

Love me not, love me not

Verse 2

G

I’m not a good man, I’m a great one

C G

I’ve been told I’m a find

D Em

I’ve been told I’m a keeper

C G

But I don’t know how to mind

D Em

My own business and leave ya

Chorus

C G

So love me not, love me not

D Em

Love me not, love me not

C G

I’m not worth the pain you’ve got

D Em

Love me not, love me not

Bridge

C G

And I’ve been told I’m a saint

D Em

But I’m just a sinner

C G

Who’s been waitin’ on someone

D Em

To come and be my winner

Verse 3

G

I’m not a good man, I’m a great one

C G

I’ve been told I’m a prize

D Em

I’ve been told I’m a treasure

C G

But I don’t know how to realize

D Em

That I’m worth your time

Chorus

C G

So love me not, love me not

D Em

Love me not, love me not

C G

I’m not worth the pain you’ve got

D Em

Love me not, love me not

Outro

C G

So love me not, love me not

D Em

Love me not, love me not

C G

I’m not worth the pain you’ve got

D Em

Love me not, love me not

D Em

Love me not, love me not

D Em

Love me not, love me not

Practice tip: The song uses only four chords (G, C, D, Em). Practice switching between G and D, as that is the most common transition in the verses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Love Me Not"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.

Is "Love Me Not" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Love Me Not" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Love Me Not"?

It was written by Zach Bryan, and released in 2024.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Love Me Not Chords – Piano

A heartfelt song by Zach Bryan about the struggle to accept love and the fear of not being worthy of it. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Folk Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of A, but play the G, C, D, and Em shapes as written.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G

I’m not a good man, I’m a great one

C G

I’ve been told I’m a steal

D Em

I’ve been told I’m a catch

C G

But I don’t know how to feel

D Em

When you look at me like that

Chorus

C G

So love me not, love me not

D Em

Love me not, love me not

C G

I’m not worth the pain you’ve got

D Em

Love me not, love me not

Verse 2

G

I’m not a good man, I’m a great one

C G

I’ve been told I’m a find

D Em

I’ve been told I’m a keeper

C G

But I don’t know how to mind

D Em

My own business and leave ya

Chorus

C G

So love me not, love me not

D Em

Love me not, love me not

C G

I’m not worth the pain you’ve got

D Em

Love me not, love me not

Bridge

C G

And I’ve been told I’m a saint

D Em

But I’m just a sinner

C G

Who’s been waitin’ on someone

D Em

To come and be my winner

Verse 3

G

I’m not a good man, I’m a great one

C G

I’ve been told I’m a prize

D Em

I’ve been told I’m a treasure

C G

But I don’t know how to realize

D Em

That I’m worth your time

Chorus

C G

So love me not, love me not

D Em

Love me not, love me not

C G

I’m not worth the pain you’ve got

D Em

Love me not, love me not

Outro

C G

So love me not, love me not

D Em

Love me not, love me not

C G

I’m not worth the pain you’ve got

D Em

Love me not, love me not

D Em

Love me not, love me not

D Em

Love me not, love me not

Practice tip: The song uses only four chords (G, C, D, Em). Practice switching between G and D, as that is the most common transition in the verses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Love Me Not"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.

Is "Love Me Not" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Love Me Not" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Love Me Not"?

It was written by Zach Bryan, and released in 2024.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Love Me Not Chords – Banjo

A heartfelt song by Zach Bryan about the struggle to accept love and the fear of not being worthy of it. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Folk Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of A, but play the G, C, D, and Em shapes as written.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G

I’m not a good man, I’m a great one

C G

I’ve been told I’m a steal

D Em

I’ve been told I’m a catch

C G

But I don’t know how to feel

D Em

When you look at me like that

Chorus

C G

So love me not, love me not

D Em

Love me not, love me not

C G

I’m not worth the pain you’ve got

D Em

Love me not, love me not

Verse 2

G

I’m not a good man, I’m a great one

C G

I’ve been told I’m a find

D Em

I’ve been told I’m a keeper

C G

But I don’t know how to mind

D Em

My own business and leave ya

Chorus

C G

So love me not, love me not

D Em

Love me not, love me not

C G

I’m not worth the pain you’ve got

D Em

Love me not, love me not

Bridge

C G

And I’ve been told I’m a saint

D Em

But I’m just a sinner

C G

Who’s been waitin’ on someone

D Em

To come and be my winner

Verse 3

G

I’m not a good man, I’m a great one

C G

I’ve been told I’m a prize

D Em

I’ve been told I’m a treasure

C G

But I don’t know how to realize

D Em

That I’m worth your time

Chorus

C G

So love me not, love me not

D Em

Love me not, love me not

C G

I’m not worth the pain you’ve got

D Em

Love me not, love me not

Outro

C G

So love me not, love me not

D Em

Love me not, love me not

C G

I’m not worth the pain you’ve got

D Em

Love me not, love me not

D Em

Love me not, love me not

D Em

Love me not, love me not

Practice tip: The song uses only four chords (G, C, D, Em). Practice switching between G and D, as that is the most common transition in the verses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Love Me Not"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.

Is "Love Me Not" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Love Me Not" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Love Me Not"?

It was written by Zach Bryan, and released in 2024.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Love Me Not Chords – Mandolin

A heartfelt song by Zach Bryan about the struggle to accept love and the fear of not being worthy of it. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Folk Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of A, but play the G, C, D, and Em shapes as written.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G

I’m not a good man, I’m a great one

C G

I’ve been told I’m a steal

D Em

I’ve been told I’m a catch

C G

But I don’t know how to feel

D Em

When you look at me like that

Chorus

C G

So love me not, love me not

D Em

Love me not, love me not

C G

I’m not worth the pain you’ve got

D Em

Love me not, love me not

Verse 2

G

I’m not a good man, I’m a great one

C G

I’ve been told I’m a find

D Em

I’ve been told I’m a keeper

C G

But I don’t know how to mind

D Em

My own business and leave ya

Chorus

C G

So love me not, love me not

D Em

Love me not, love me not

C G

I’m not worth the pain you’ve got

D Em

Love me not, love me not

Bridge

C G

And I’ve been told I’m a saint

D Em

But I’m just a sinner

C G

Who’s been waitin’ on someone

D Em

To come and be my winner

Verse 3

G

I’m not a good man, I’m a great one

C G

I’ve been told I’m a prize

D Em

I’ve been told I’m a treasure

C G

But I don’t know how to realize

D Em

That I’m worth your time

Chorus

C G

So love me not, love me not

D Em

Love me not, love me not

C G

I’m not worth the pain you’ve got

D Em

Love me not, love me not

Outro

C G

So love me not, love me not

D Em

Love me not, love me not

C G

I’m not worth the pain you’ve got

D Em

Love me not, love me not

D Em

Love me not, love me not

D Em

Love me not, love me not

Practice tip: The song uses only four chords (G, C, D, Em). Practice switching between G and D, as that is the most common transition in the verses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Love Me Not"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.

Is "Love Me Not" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Love Me Not" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Love Me Not"?

It was written by Zach Bryan, and released in 2024.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

G · C · D · Em

Love Me Not Chords – Harmonica

A heartfelt song by Zach Bryan about the struggle to accept love and the fear of not being worthy of it. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Folk Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of A, but play the G, C, D, and Em shapes as written.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G

I’m not a good man, I’m a great one

C G

I’ve been told I’m a steal

D Em

I’ve been told I’m a catch

C G

But I don’t know how to feel

D Em

When you look at me like that

Chorus

C G

So love me not, love me not

D Em

Love me not, love me not

C G

I’m not worth the pain you’ve got

D Em

Love me not, love me not

Verse 2

G

I’m not a good man, I’m a great one

C G

I’ve been told I’m a find

D Em

I’ve been told I’m a keeper

C G

But I don’t know how to mind

D Em

My own business and leave ya

Chorus

C G

So love me not, love me not

D Em

Love me not, love me not

C G

I’m not worth the pain you’ve got

D Em

Love me not, love me not

Bridge

C G

And I’ve been told I’m a saint

D Em

But I’m just a sinner

C G

Who’s been waitin’ on someone

D Em

To come and be my winner

Verse 3

G

I’m not a good man, I’m a great one

C G

I’ve been told I’m a prize

D Em

I’ve been told I’m a treasure

C G

But I don’t know how to realize

D Em

That I’m worth your time

Chorus

C G

So love me not, love me not

D Em

Love me not, love me not

C G

I’m not worth the pain you’ve got

D Em

Love me not, love me not

Outro

C G

So love me not, love me not

D Em

Love me not, love me not

C G

I’m not worth the pain you’ve got

D Em

Love me not, love me not

D Em

Love me not, love me not

D Em

Love me not, love me not

Practice tip: The song uses only four chords (G, C, D, Em). Practice switching between G and D, as that is the most common transition in the verses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Love Me Not"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.

Is "Love Me Not" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Love Me Not" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Love Me Not"?

It was written by Zach Bryan, and released in 2024.