Bad Influence
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Dbm A Dbm B
1. You used me. To get you anything you wanted. Oh but
E A
I'm a changed man, get your other friend to get you
Dbm B E A
what you want now. If I go thru those same things
E B Dbm B
again, I'll be worse off than I started.
A B
Chorus: Oh you're such a bad influence. Baby you've got
Dbm B
the ways to make me do what you want.
A B
Oh you're such a bad influence, girl I've got
E Dbm-B
to stay away.
Dbm A Dbm B
2. I've been hurt-urt. In all the worst kinds of ways.
E A
And it's from you pretty baby that Bob's just got to
Dbm B E A
stay away from. I won't go thru those same things
E B Dbm B
again, I'm so glad that we've parted.
Chorus
INSTRUMENTAL: C D C D G F Abm F#m
F#m Cm7 Dbm A Dbm B
3. Somebody please, you got to help me breakaway. You
E A
know I don't like this lonely feeling, I wasn't
Dbm B E
meant to be this way. No-no! I won't go thru those
A E B Dbm B
same things again. I'm so glad we parted baby-
A B
Chorus: Oh you're such a bad influence, and you've got
Dbm B
the ways to make me do what you want.
A Abm F#m B B
Oh you're such a bad influence, and I've got
Dbm B
to stay away from you.
A B
Oh you're such a bad influence. Baby you've got
Dbm B
the ways to make me do what you want. OH
A B Dbm B
I can't stand it. MMM no no no
no no no
MMM no no no
How to play Bad Influence
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Dbm. 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.