Bad Habits
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Intro
Em D C G
Em D F G
[Verso 1]
Em D Em C
Sooner we get going, the sooner we'll get there
G D C G
You gotta find the things in life worth bleeding for
G D Em C
That old highway, she's a fickle mistress
G D
When she knocks me down
C G
I just come crawling back for more
[Refrão]
Am D G C
Been making a living just making a racket
Em D C G
Stringing together a story and a sound
Am D G C
I got pretty good at picking up bad habits
Em D F G
Just never quite figured out how to put 'em down
{Instrumental}
Em D C G
Em D F G
[Verso 2]
G D Em C
All of the streets here are paved with the failures
G D C G
Of the ones that bit off a little more than they could chew
G D Em C
Sometimes the cards don't fall in your favor
G D C G
Sometimes the only way out is through
[Refrão]
Am D G C
Been making a living just making a racket
Em D C G
Stringing together a story and a sound
Am D G C
I got pretty good at picking up bad habits
Em D F G
Just never quite figured out how to put 'em down
{Instrumental}
C D G C
Em D F C G E
[Refrão]
Am D G C
I've been making a living just making a racket
Em D C G
Stringing together a story and a sound
Am D G C
I got pretty good at picking up bad habits
Em D F G
I just never quite figured out how to put 'em down
Outro
F G
F G F G
Aw, how to put 'em down
F G F G F G F G
Aw, how to put 'em down
How to play Bad Habits
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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.