Bad day (ver. 2)
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Intro: D G A G
D G A G
Where is the moment when we need it the most
D G A G
You kick up the leaves and the magic is lost
Bm A G
They tell me your blue sky's faded to grey
D Em
They tell me your passion's gone away
A G A
And I don't need no carrying on
D G A G
Stand in the line just ahead of the law
D G A G
You're faking a smile with the coffee you go
Bm A G
You tell me your life's been way off line
D Em
You're falling to pieces everytime
A
And I don't need no carrying on
Chorus:
D
Cause you had a bad day
G
You're taking one down
Em A
You sing a sad song just to turn it around
D
You say you don't know
G
You tell me don't lie
Em A
You work at a smile and you go for a ride
Bm
You had a bad day
A
The camera don't lie
G D
You're coming back down and you really don't mind
Em A
You had a bad day
You had a bad day
D G A G x 2
Bm A G
Well you need a blue sky holiday
D Em
The point is they laugh at what you say
A
And I don't need no carrying on
Chorus:
D
Cause you had a bad day
G
You're taking one down
Em A
You sing a sad song just to turn it around
D
You say you don't know
G
You tell me don't lie
Em A
You work at a smile and you go for a ride
Bm
You had a bad day
A
The camera don't lie
G D
You're coming back down and you really don't mind
Em A
You had a bad day
F
Sometimes the system goes on the blink
Bb
And the whole thing it turns out wrong
F
You might not make it back and you know
Bb
That you could be well oh that strong
A
Well I'm not wrong
D G A
So where is the passion when you need it the most
G
Oh you and I
D G A
You kick up the leaves and the magic is lost
Chorus:
D
Cause you had a bad day
G
You're taking one down
Em A
You sing a sad song just to turn it around
D
You say you don't know
G
You tell me don't lie
Em A
You work at a smile and you go for a ride
Bm
You had a bad day
Bm
It seem what you like
Bm7 Bm6
And how does it feel for one more time
A
You had a bad day
D G Em A x4 (fade out)
had a bad day
How to play Bad day (ver. 2)
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.