[4/4 — relaxed midtempo, major key —old fashioned country-blues 4-chord progression on clean strummed ukulele] [One chord per measure] [Intro — 2x chord progression, instrumental] (oo-ah, oo-ah) [Verse 1 — Ukelele only - light steady simple strum] Honestly Mabel, I don't care if you like it I don't care how you feel We don't have a contract between us That's not part of the deal (ba-dum bum bum) You don't like the verse you're hearing? Why you hanging here? What makes you think your opinion Belongs anywhere near my ear? (ba-dum dum dum) [Pre-Chorus — same pulse, slightly lighter strum] Same old complaint for months now Yet somehow, here you are You hate everything I'm doing But you never wander far (ah-ah-ah) [Chorus — full clean strum, low easy singalong melody] I take Opinions by request only That's an easy rule to know If I want your opinion I'll ask for it . 'til then, no (no-no-no) You don't have to like it You don't have to understand Your honest personal opinion Just isn't in demand (bum bum — ba-dum) [Verse 2 — return to light steady strum] "Come on, Mabel, really?" Design a new complaint At least surprise me every now and then Put a little effort in that hate (ba dum dum dum) I bet you've got a restaurant You think everything tastes bland Yet you eat there every Friday So you can complain to the chef again (ba-dum bum) [Turnaround — light palm-muted strum] "You won’t like hearing this, but… I Still don't like your cooking." "Yes, Mabel. we all recall." "Thought you ought to know that." "Thank you, Mabel. Will that be all?" (mm-hmm) [Verse 3: softer strum, leave space between phrases] This is how Karen got started a thought she "had" to share (oh no) Nobody had requested it But Karen didn't care (oo-ah) Next she's asking for the manager 'Cause somebody had the nerve (uh-oh) And The creative expression Didn't meet her personal terms (ba-dum) [Breakdown — simple down-strums, one clear pulse per beat] I Don't have a suggestion box (nope) I Don't have time for your complaints (mm-mm) Creativity doesn't need consent (oo-ah) So what are you trying to change? (change?) [Final Chorus — full steady strum, still comfortable and low] I take Opinions by request only That's an easy rule to know If I want your opinion I'll ask for it . 'til then, no (no-no-no) Think whatever you want to You don't have to understand But please don't ever mistake me For someone who gives a damn (bum-bum — ba-dum) [Outro — drop back to light strum] If I want your opinion I'll ask for it (mm-hmm) Until then— [stop] Honestly Mabel, Find a restaurant you like.
