Hello! Below you'll find my "I'm Not In Love" chords & lyrics chart as well as a tutorial video on how to play the piano accompaniment.
This song by 10cc is super creative and full of interesting chord changes. In the video, I also go into some fun ways to improvise for the ambient sections.
Enjoy!
I'm Not In Love Piano Tutorial
Here's a piano tutorial video for I'm Not In Love:
I'm Not In Love Chords & Lyrics
[Intro]
Amaj7/B B X3
Amaj7/B | B - G#7 - |
Amaj7/B B X3
Amaj7/B | B - G#7 - |
[Verse 1]
A Am
I'm not in love, so don't forget it.
G#m7 G#7 C#m C#m/B
It's just a silly phase I'm going through.
A Am
And just because I call you up,
G#m7 G#7
Don't get me wrong
C#m C#m/B
Don't think you've got it made.
A B E
I'm not in love, no no, it's because...
A B E
I'm not in love, no no, it's because...
[Verse 2]
A Am
I'd like to see you, but then again,
G#m7 G#7 C#m C#m/B
That doesn't mean you mean that much to me.
A Am
So if I call you, don't make a fuss;
G#m7 G#7 C#m C#m/B
Don't tell your friends about the two of us.
A B E
I'm not in love, no no, it's because...
[Ambient Middle Section]
**RH Improvise on E Major Scale, LH B bass notes**
Big Boys Don't Cry
[Verse 3]
A Am
I keep your picture upon the wall.
G#m7 G#7 C#m C#m/B
It hides a nasty stain that's lying there.
A Am
So don't you ask me to give it back.
G#m7 G#7
I know you know it doesn't mean that
I know you know it doesn't mean that
C#m C#m/B
Much to me.
A B E
I'm not in love, no no, it's because...
A B E
I'm not in love, no no, it's because...
[Bridge]
Am D7/F# G Em7
Ooh, you'll wait a long time for me.
Am D7/F# D/E E
Ooh, you'll wait a long time.
Am D7/F# G Em7
Ooh, you'll wait a long time for me.
Am D7/F# D/E E
Ooh, you'll wait a long time.
[Verse 4]
A Am
I'm not in love, so don't forget it.
G#m7 G#7 C#m C#m/B
It's just a silly phase I'm going through.
A Am
And just because I call you up,
G#m7 G#7
Don't get me wrong
C#m C#m/B
Don't think you've got it made.
A Am
I'm not in love, I'm not in love...
A Am
I'm not in love, I'm not in love...
[Outro]
Amaj7/B B X4
This document is the author's own work and represents his interpretation of this song. It's intended solely for private study, scholarship or research.
This chord chart is here only to support online learning. We recommend buying official transcripts from a licensed and reputable publisher.
I'm Not In Love Piano Tips
1. Take It Slow: It's counterintuitive, but the quickest way to get comfortable and sound great playing a song is to practice it very slowly at first. Steady rhythm and counting are crucial to sounding like a pro, so let yourself get used to feeling the beat at a slow, easy tempo. Once you can nail "I'm Not In Love" slowly, *gradually* speed it up. You'll sound much better than if you jumped in at full speed!
2. Use The Pedal Wisely: Utilize the sustain pedal to connect the chords smoothly, timing your lifts with the arrival of a new chord. For help with sustain pedal timing, check out this video.
3. Simplify if need be: "I'm Not In Love" still sounds great even if you simply hold out the chords and ignore most of the rhythm patterns and extra details in the tutorial video. Feel free to keep it simple, especially if you sing while playing. As you get comfortable, you can always add the fancy stuff later.
