Paul Thorn - I Don’t Like Half The Folks I Love Chords
Before you play, tune your guitar and use the tools below to set up your view and flow. Using the Transpose tool, switch to D key to play this song with easier chords.
Guitar G chord diagram
Guitar Em chord diagram
Guitar C chord diagram
Guitar D chord diagram
Guitar D7 chord diagram
Guitar A chord diagram
[Opening]
[G] [Em] [G] [Em]
[G]My family reunion is [C]going on [G]today
[G]My relatives have all flown in from [D]places far away
As we [G]sit there eating chicken, it [C]hits me like a truck
I [G]don’t, like, [D7]half the folks I [G]love
[verse 2]
[G]Me and my former best friend [C]had a big falling [G]out
I [G]caught him with my wife, so I [D]punched him in the mouth
[G]We just can’t hang out anymore, but [C]I still wish them luck
I [G]don’t, like, [D7]half the folks I [G]love
[chorus]
[C]God knows they’re all dear to me, but [G]if the truth be told
Well, I [A]like it when they come, but I [D]love it when they go
I’m [G]sure they’ve got good qualities, but the [C]bad ones cover ‘em up
I [G]don’t, like, [D7]half the folks I [G]love
[verse 3]
[G]My alcoholic buddies [C]are fun to hang [G]around
[G]When we drink together, [D]peace and joy abound
[G]Sometimes they bring me one more shot when they [C]know I’ve had enough
I [G]don’t, like, [D7]half the folks I [G]love
[chorus]
[C]God knows they’re all dear to me, but [G]if the truth be told
Well, I [A]like it when they come, but I [D]love it when they go
I’m [G]sure they’ve got good qualities, but the [C]bad ones cover ‘em up
I [G]don’t, like, [D7]half the folks I [G]love
[verse 4]
In [G]this world we live in, [C]this I guaran[G]tee
We [G]all need more tolerance to [D]get along peacefully
But I’m [G]not as nice as Jesus, and I [C]really am fed up
I [G]don’t, like, [D7]half the folks I [G]love
[chorus]
[C]God knows they’re all dear to me, but [G]if the truth be told
Well, I [A]like it when they come, but I [D]love it when they go
I’m [G]sure they’ve got good qualities, but the [C]bad ones cover ‘em up
I [G]don’t, like, [D7]half the folks I [G]love
[Closing]
[G]Oh, I don’t, like, [D7]half the folks I [G]love
How to play I Don't Like Half The Folks I Love on Guitar (Step-by-step)
Paul Thorn - I Don't Like Half The Folks I Love on guitar requires 6 chords and 6 core chord transitions. You can find the full step-by-step guide below. Before you start, tune your instrument. The song uses the ↓-↓↑-↑↓↑ pattern; practice it muted first, or simplify to downstrokes while you learn the changes.
I Don't Like Half The Folks I Love uses these transitions most often: C → G (14), G → C (14), and D7 → G (8). These transitions may feel a little challenging at first, but with steady practice you can play this song quickly.When you are ready, begin with G - Em chord transition.
1. G → Em chord transition
To move from G to Em;
- While playing G, lift your index finger from A string fret 2.
- Lift your middle finger from E string fret 3 and place it on A string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger from E string fret 3 to D string fret 2.
2. G → C chord transition
To move from G to C;
- Lift your index finger from A string fret 2 and place it on B string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from E string fret 3 to D string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from E string fret 3 and place it on A string fret 3.
3. G → D chord transition
To move from G to D;
- Lift your index finger from A string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from E string fret 3 to E string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from E string fret 3 and place it on B string fret 3.
4. G → D7 chord transition
To move from G to D7;
- Lift your index finger from A string fret 2 and place it on B string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from E string fret 3 to G string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger on E string from fret 3 to fret 2.
5. G → A chord transition
To move from G to A;
- Lift your index finger from A string fret 2 and place it on D string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from E string fret 3 to G string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from E string fret 3 and place it on B string fret 2.
6. A → D chord transition
To move from A to D;
- Lift your index finger from D string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from G string fret 2 to E string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger on B string from fret 2 to fret 3.
I Don't Like Half The Folks I Love chord transition analysis
A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in I Don't Like Half The Folks I Love.
- I Don't Like Half The Folks I Love includes 65 chord transitions, 6 of them unique.
- These transitions represent 0.02% of all chord transitions in Chordier.
- I Don't Like Half The Folks I Love contains 3 of the top 10 transitions across Chordier.
- These transition patterns show how I Don't Like Half The Folks I Love connects to the rest of Chordier. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.After G, the most likely next chords across Chordier are C (25%), D (24%), and Am (13%).
- G → C: 25%
- G → D: 24%
After C, the most likely next chords across Chordier are G (35%), F (16%), and D (11%).- C → G: 35%