and tab to Bad Reputation
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Intro: D5 A5 G5 E5 blues shuffle D5 A5 G5 E5
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Verse 1
E5 blues shuffle
I've got a bad reputation in this town
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F#5 shuffle
it's something I can't live down
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B5 E5
I wish I could be what people want me to be
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F#5 B
but somehow I can't come around
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Break:
A5 E5 G#5 C#5
so you take your road and I'll take mine
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I'll drink the whisky and you drink the wine
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A5 shuffle B5 E5 to B5
that's the situation I got a bad reputation
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Bridge: E5
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F#5
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B5
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That's the basic song-here are the rest of the words
Verse 2:
I've got a bad reputation in this town
People try to put me down
They call me a loser a no good boozer
and tell me I act like a clown
Break 2:
Now if you don't like my face and style
don't waste time tryin' to tell me how
just show me and get your own bad reputation
Bridge:
Repeat 2nd break and fade out
How to play and tab to Bad Reputation
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D5. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.