Bad Luck
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Intro: Am E
Am
You're nuthin but a big mouth
Such a tough talker from the deep south
E
I'm a sore loser I'm a sure doubt
Am
You wanna come closer well come on and find out
Am
I try to pay attention try to speak clear
I'll never tell you what you wanna hear
E
And if you don't like it you could cover your ears
Am
But I got the pedal to the floor and I forgot just how to steer
F D7
You better back up, I'll show you bad luck
C G
Ooo ya got me shakin' in my boots like I was seventeen
Am
My tongue's a match and all my veins are full of gasoline
F
I come up on ya like you a hit of methamphetamine
G
Watch your eyes roll back in your head
C G
Well I'll tell you right now you better watch you back
Am
'Cause you can talk dirty till your tongue turns black
F G Am
And if you're throwin' it at me I'm gonna throw it right back at you
Am E
Am
You've got dirty pictures in your black book
You've got dead bodies in your back brook
E
You've got a bad luck flag hangin' on a hook
Am
Right in front of your house where all your neighbors have to look
Am
So I climb to the top of the escalator
With my ten dirty fingers push the hell out of the faders
E
Because my reckless behavior's been my solitary savior
Am
So it's better that I give it to you now instead of later
F D7
You better back up, I'll show you bad luck
C G
Ooo ya got me shakin' in my boots like I was seventeen
Am
My tongue's a match and all my veins are full of gasoline
F
I come up on ya like you a hit of methamphetamine
G
Watch your eyes roll back in your head
C G
Well I'll tell you right now you better watch you back
Am
'Cause you can talk dirty till your tongue turns black
F G
And if you're throwin' it at me I'm gonna throw it right back
Am D7
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Am E Am
Am E Am
F D7
You better back up, I'll show you bad luck
C G
Ooo ya got me shakin' in my boots like I was seventeen
Am
My tongue's a match and all my veins are full of gasoline
F
I come up on ya like you a hit of methamphetamine
G
Watch your eyes roll back in your head
C G
Well I'll tell you right now you better watch you back
Am
'Cause you can talk dirty till your tongue turns black
F G
And if you're throwin' it at me I'm gonna throw it right back
F G
And if you're throwin' it at me I'm gonna throw it right back
F G Am E Am
And if you're throwin' it at me I'm gonna throw it right back at you
How to play Bad Luck
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. 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.