Bad Guy
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Intro: Em
[Verso 1]
Em
Thought we were invincible
D
Thought we'd never break
C
But thought I was incapable of causing you pain
Em
Now I stare in the mirror every night
See a person I don't recognize
C
I'm the one that I'd promised
N.C.
I'd never become all my life, all my life
[Refrão]
Em
Now I'm the villain in your story
C
An angel fell from glory
G
Was a hero in your eyes
Now I'm just the bad guy
Em
I hate the way I left you haunted
Cmaj7
Now these hands are stained and tarnished
G
Was a hero in your eyes
Em
Now I'm just the bad, I'm just the bad guy
[Verso 2]
Em
Stuck in your head
D
I'm always thinking three steps ahead
Cmaj7
The feeling is sinking, no point in whispering
Just know that I'm listening (Listening)
Em
Pulling the strings, pushing the lights
B/D#
These seven minutes are all of my time
C
With me, I'm a villain, I'm chasing the feelin'
I'm taking the throne, running the show
N.C.
But when I'm alone
[Refrão]
Em
Now I'm the villain in your story
Cmaj7 N.C.
An angel fell from glory (Oh)
G
Was a hero in your eyes
Now I'm just the bad guy
Em
I hate the way I left you haunted
Cmaj7
Now these hands are stained and tarnished
G
Was a hero in your eyes
N.C. Em
Now I'm just the bad, I'm just the bad guy
How to play Bad Guy
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. 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.