Bad For Us
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Porter Howell, Dwayne O'Brien and Tom Shapiro
Intro:
B2 E2 B2 E2
Verse One:
B2
You really got a good one in, you hit me where it hurts
E
Just so you wouldn't get the best of me, I fight back somethin' worse
F# G#m F# E B/D#
I put you down, you show me up
C#m C#m7 B/D# E F# B2 E2 B2 E2
Good for you, good for me, bad for us
Verse Two:
We keep goin' 'round and 'round; when's it gonna stop?
Real love's not a matter of who comes out on top
I won't back down, you won't give up
Good for you, good for me, bad for us
Bridge:
G#m D#m E B---F#
It's a game of who's to blame and we're keepin' score
G#m D#m A E
One of us wins the battle, we both lose the war
F# G#m F# E B/D#
Still, we won't say, "Enough's enough"
C#m C#m7 B/D# E F# B2
Good for you, good for me, bad for us
Instrumental
B2 E
F# G#m F# E
Too proud to say, "Enough's enough"
C#m C#m7 B/D# E F# B2
Good for you, good for me, bad for us
C#m C#m7 B/D# E F# B2 E2 B2 E2 B2
Good for you, good for me, bad for us
How to play Bad For Us
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is B2. 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.