“I’m Not In Love” is a song by British group 10cc, written by band members Eric Stewart and Graham Gouldman in 1975. Written mostly by Stewart as a response to his wife’s declaration that he did not tell her often enough that he loved her.
This song is dedicated to my lovely wife, Mimi!!!
I am in love!!!
Hi skua,
Love your comments.
You know that you can always ask me if you need it for the chords.
The original chords are in A, and I lowered it to G. Plus, my guitar is already tuned a fret lower.
I also uses the “D” form across the neck for the adlibs.
Thanks again for the wonderful words!!!
Rene
I’ve always loved incredibly effective use of irony in the lyrics - 10cc have been a big inspiration to me in that respect - songs like this one, Rubber Bullets and Art For Art’s Sake have a beautiful way disguising the devastating weight of the message behind sly cynicism and a seemingly innocent pop music facade. The catchiness hooks you in, and then the lyrics blow you away.
…That’s not to mention, the inventive harmonic structure of the songwriting - I love the subtle modulations in this song - that minor to major thing is just brilliant.
You did a great job of distilling the essence of what was originally a very complex production down to a simple guitar and vocal arrangement - Very nice!
Hi CRS,
I did not really realize the conversion I did on this production, from a very complex, layered and engineered masterpiece, to the thing that I know how to do, just simple guitar and vocals. An online friend requested for me to interpret this song, and my ears led me into this simple transcription. I did plug in some chord substitutions and my own flare of strumming into this beautiful song, and really appreciate your super wonderful feedback!!!
Love your comments!!!
Respectfully,
Rene