Rivermaya - Kung Ayaw Mo Huwag Mo Chords

[Verse 1]
G
Hari ng dedmahan ang
G
Teleponong apat na
Bb            Bbm
Magdamag nang 'di umiimik
G
Kung 'di ka tatawagan
G
May pag-asa kayang
Bb            Bbm            G
Maisip mo ako't, biglang ma-miss
 
 
[Chorus]
        A         C#m           D
Hindi kita mapipilit, kung ayaw mo
     Dm           A  C#m     D        Dm
'Wag mo akong isipin, bahala ka
        A         C#m            D      Dm
Hindi kita mapipigil, kung balak mong
        A    C#m    D    Dm
Ako'y iwanang nag-iisa
 
 
[Verse 2]
G                     G
P'wes walkathon ako patungo riyan
     Bb            Bbm       G
Isosoli ko lang lahat ng mga sulat mo
G
At me katok pa yata'ng doorbell niyo
             Bb               Bbm
Magtatatlong oras na 'ko dito, hello!?
 
 
[Chorus]
        A         C#m           D
Hindi kita mapipilit, kung ayaw mo
     Dm           A  C#m     D        Dm
'Wag mo akong isipin, bahala ka
        A         C#m            D      Dm
Hindi kita mapipigil, kung balak mong
        A    C#m    D    Dm
Ako'y iwanang nag-iisa
 
 
 
[Guitar Solo]
 A - C#m - D - Dm (2x)
 
 
[Chorus]
        A         C#m           D
Hindi kita mapipilit, kung ayaw mo
     Dm           A  C#m     D        Dm
'Wag mo akong isipin, bahala ka
        A         C#m            D      Dm
Hindi kita mapipigil, kung balak mong
        A    C#m    D    Dm
Ako'y iwanang nag-iisa
 
 
[Post-Chorus]
A                C#m
Kung ayaw mo wag, kung ayaw mo wag
D                  Dm
Kung ayaw mo, kung ayaw mo, huwag mo
A                C#m
Kung ayaw mo wag, kung ayaw mo wag
D                  Dm              A
Kung ayaw mo, kung ayaw mo, huwag mo




How to play "Kung Ayaw Mo Huwag Mo" by Rivermaya on guitar

Tuning: Standard EADGBE

Playing Style: This song utilizes a combination of open chords and barre chords, 
making it accessible yet slightly challenging for intermediate guitarists.

Verse 1:
Chords: G, Bb, Bbm
- Strumming Pattern: Consistent downstrokes to maintain a rhythmic drive.
- Lyrics: "Hari ng dedmahan ang Teleponong apat na"
- Transition from G to Bb and then Bbm to convey the escalating emotion.

Chorus:
Chords: A, C#m, D, Dm
- Here, the song shifts to a more expressive and pleading tone.
- Strumming Pattern: Emphasize the first beat of each measure, using a mix of 
  down and upstrokes.
- Lyrics: "Hindi kita mapipilit, kung ayaw mo"
- Execute clean transitions between these chords, particularly from D to Dm,
  to reflect the lyrical sentiment.

Verse 2:
- Follow similar patterns as in Verse 1. The lyrics and chords remain consistent, 
  emphasizing the song's theme.
- Lyrics: "P'wes walkathon ako patungo riyan"

Guitar Solo:
- Chord Progression: A, C#m, D, Dm
- Play this progression twice. Focus on maintaining the tempo and rhythm to 
  match the solo's mood.

Common mistakes:
- Losing the rhythm during transitions between chords, especially from major to 
  minor forms.
- Not varying strumming intensity between the verse and chorus, which can flatten
  the song's dynamic range.

General Tips:
- Tuning: Ensure your guitar is accurately tuned to capture the intended sound.
- Practice: Spend time mastering the transitions between the minor and major 
  chords to smooth out the performance.
- Listen to the song to understand the emotive underpinnings and adjust your 
  strumming force accordingly.

Lyrics meaning:
The song discusses the theme of reluctance and acceptance in the face of 
unreciprocated feelings, using a conversational and somewhat defiant tone 
to express personal boundaries and self-respect.