Bad As I Am
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Intro: G D G D
G D G D
Here I go again My heart’s on the line
G D G D
I’m willing to pretend One more time
G D G D
I got some life to spend on even rhymes
G D Em
But when I reach the end Will you,
G C D
will you, will you be mine?
C D G /f# Em /d
This time I know you're not the answer to my prayer
C D G /f# Em /d
And I have grown with each disappointment through the years
C D C D
And as bad as I am, and as bad as I am...
G
I’m still here.
On the road again
I’ve paid a fine
Where now is the friend
I leave, I leave, I leave behind
I’m goin’ round the bend
One more climb
But when I reach the end
Will you, will you, will you be mine
This time I know your not the answer to my prayer
And I have grown with each disappointment through the years
And as bad as I am, and as bad as I am, and as bad as I am
Em
I’m still here
BREAK: Em D Em D X6
This time I know your not the answer to my prayer
And I have grown with each disappointment through the years
And as bad as I am, and as bad as I am, and as bad as I am
I’m still here.
G D
I’m still here
I’m still here
I’m still here...
I'm still....
How to play Bad As I Am
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 G. 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.