Bad Boy
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verse 1
C
My mama told me off
Am
She said I'd done her wrong
C G
She said I'd been a bad bad boy
C
She said I make her sad
Am
She said I drive her mad
C G
And now she's takin' all my toys
[Refrão]F G C Am
O-o I've been a bad bad boy
F G C
O-o I've been bad
F G C Am
O-o I've been a bad bad boy
F G C
O-o I've been bad
verse 2
C
And now she keeps me in
Am
I'm paying for my sin
C G
The door is locked I can't go out
C
I have apologized
Am
Oh how I've really tried
C G
Not to be a bad boy
[Refrão]F G C Am
O-o I've been a bad bad boy
F G C
O-o I've been bad
F G C Am
O-o I've been a bad bad boy
F G C
O-o I've been bad
verse 3
C
You try to help me out
Am
But all we do is shout
C G
Why should we act this way
C
My love for you is strong
Am
But I keep doing wrong
C G
I'll always be that bad bad boy
[Refrão]F G C Am
O-o I've been a bad bad boy
F G C
O-o I've been bad
F G C Am
O-o I've been a bad bad boy
F G C
O-o I've been bad
F G C Am
O-o I've been a bad bad boy
F G C
O-o I've been bad
F G C Am
O-o I've been a bad bad boy
F G C
O-o I've been bad
How to play Bad Boy
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 C. 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.