I Don’t Wanna Be Me

byType O Negative

Required String Notes:BF#DAEB

Tune to Custom Tuning (BF#DAEB)

Play each string and match the pitch using your microphone. Targets are set to this song’s exact tuning (BF#DAEB).

Custom Tuning (BF#DAEB)

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Target: 61.7 Hz

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B62

F#92

D147

A220

E330

B494

How to Tune from Standard to Custom Tuning (BF#DAEB)

Start in standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E) and change 5 of 6 strings to play “I Don’t Wanna Be Me”:

String	Standard	Target	What to do
String 6	E2	B1	Tune down 5 semitones
String 5	A2	F#2	Tune down 3 semitones
String 4	D3	D3	Leave as is
String 3	G3	A3	Tune up a whole step
String 2	B3	E4	Tune up 5 semitones
String 1	E4	B4	Tune up 7 semitones

Recommended string gauge: .009–.042. Some strings are tuned well above standard, so lighter strings keep tension and neck stress in check.Ernie Ball Super Slinky (.009–.042) · affiliate link

Song Overview & Tuning Breakdown

"I Don’t Wanna Be Me" by Type O Negative is played in Custom Tuning (BF#DAEB) (BF#DAEB). Starting from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E), you retune 5 of 6 strings: string 6 down to B, string 5 down to F#, string 3 up to A, string 2 up to E, string 1 up to B. Some strings go down and others go up, so the tension shifts across the neck. 1270 other songs in our catalog use Custom Tuning (BF#DAEB).

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Tunings Close to Custom Tuning (BF#DAEB)

Already tuned to BF#DAEB? These tunings are just one small change away.

Custom Tuning (CGD#A#FC)3 songs

CGD#A#FCSame chord shapes, every string a half step higher.

Type O Negative’s Guitar Tunings

Type O Negative plays 1 of 10 songs in our catalog in Custom Tuning (BF#DAEB). Most-used tunings:

B Standard / BaritoneB - E - A - D - F# - B8 songs
C Standard TuningC - F - Bb - Eb - G - C1 song
Custom Tuning (BF#DAEB)BF#DAEB1 song

Gear for Custom Tuning (BF#DAEB)

Strings and tools that make playing "I Don’t Wanna Be Me" in Custom Tuning (BF#DAEB) easier.

Ernie Ball Super Slinky (.009–.042)

Recommended gauge .009–.042. Some strings are tuned well above standard, so lighter strings keep tension and neck stress in check.

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D'Addario Universal Micro Headstock Tuner

A headstock tuner makes switching in and out of this tuning quick, even on stage or without a mic.

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D'Addario Pro-Winder (winder + cutter)

Retuning 5 strings means a lot of turning — a winder speeds it up and trims new strings too.

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“I Don’t Wanna Be Me” Tuning FAQ

What tuning is "I Don’t Wanna Be Me" by Type O Negative in?

"I Don’t Wanna Be Me" is played in Custom Tuning (BF#DAEB): BF#DAEB, from the lowest to the highest string.

How do I tune my guitar to play "I Don’t Wanna Be Me"?

Start from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E). String 6: tune down 5 semitones (E2 → B1). String 5: tune down 3 semitones (A2 → F#2). String 3: tune up a whole step (G3 → A3). String 2: tune up 5 semitones (B3 → E4). String 1: tune up 7 semitones (E4 → B4). Leave the other strings as they are.