I Hate Myself For Loving You

by Joan Jett
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Lyrics

Mid night, get tin’ up tight, where are you?

You said you’d meet me, now it’s quar ter to two.

I’m o ver I know I’m hang in’, but I’m still you want in’ you.

Hey Jack, it’s a fact they’re talk in’ in town;

you I turn my back, and you’re mess in’ a round.

I’m (B)not na real ly jeal ous, don’t like look in’ like a clown.

I think of you ev ’ry (A)night and day.

You took my heart and you (A)took my pride a way.

I (E)hate my self for lov in’ you; can’t break free from the things that you do.

I wan na walk, but I run back to you.

That’s why I (E)hate (CN.C.)my self for lov in’ you.

(E)hate my self for lov in’ you; can’t break free from the things that you do.

I wan na walk, but I run back to you.

That’s why I (E)hate (CN.C.)my self for lov in’ you.

(E)hate my self for lov in’ you; can’t break free from the things that you do.

I wan na walk, but I run back to you.

That’s why I (E)hate (CN.C.)my self for lov in’ you.

I think of you ev ’ry (A)night and day.

You took my heart and you (A)took my pride a way.

I (E)hate my self for lov in’ you; can’t break free from the things that you do.

I wan na walk, but I run back to you.

That’s why I (E)hate (CN.C.)my self for lov in’ you.

I (E)hate my self for lov in’ you; can’t break free from the things that you do.

I wan na walk, but I run back to you.

That’s why I (E)hate (CN.C.)my self for lov in’ you.

I lov in’ you.

I hate my self

(hate my (D)self) (E)for (D)lov (E)in’ you.

I hate my self

(hate my (D)self) (E)for (D)lov (E)in’ you.

I (D)lov (E)in’ you.

I Hate Myself For Loving You — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "I Hate Myself For Loving You" by Joan Jett: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of E, 116 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “I Hate Myself For Loving You”

What key is "I Hate Myself For Loving You" by Joan Jett played in?
I Hate Myself For Loving You is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "I Hate Myself For Loving You"?
The arrangement plays at 116 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "I Hate Myself For Loving You" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "I Hate Myself For Loving You"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "I Hate Myself For Loving You"?
"I Hate Myself For Loving You" was originally performed by Joan Jett. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "I Hate Myself For Loving You"?
This arrangement uses 6 chords: A, B, C, D, E, G.
What other songs by Joan Jett can I play here?
Try "Bad Reputation". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "I Hate Myself For Loving You" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "I Hate Myself For Loving You" by Joan Jett. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "I Hate Myself For Loving You" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in E, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "I Hate Myself For Loving You" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.