Bad Luck
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Intro: Am
C Dm7
My lucky star fell out of the sky
Am C/B
Right before my wishin' well went dry
C Dm7
Seems every which way I go
Am C/B
There's a black cat crossin' the road
C Dm7
I played the lottery with last month's rent
Am
I'm still waitin' on my ship to come in
G Am
Bad luck was always hangin' around
G Am
A good roll was always lettin' me down
F/C C
I had every reason in the world to give up
F/C E E7
But you came along and now its gone so long
Am
Bad luck
C Dm7
My first love said she'd love me for life
Am C/B
Slipped out one night never told me goodbye
C Dm7
My second love convinced me love again
Am C/B
Then she left me for my best friend
C Dm7
My third and fourth went crazy as hell
Am
I even bought a rabbit's foot but that didn't help
G Am
Bad luck was always hangin' around
G Am
A good roll was always lettin' me down
F C
I had every reason in the world to give up
F E E7
But you came along and now its gone so long
Am
Bad luck
( C Dm7 Am )
Am
You're my lucky four-leaf clover
Dm7
Horseshoe over my shoulder
F/C Am
Seven come eleven girl, I'm lucky I found you
G Am
Bad luck was always hangin' around
G Am
A good roll was always lettin' me down
F C
I had every reason in the world to give up
F E E7
But you came along and now its gone so long
Am
Bad luck
Am
So long bad luck
Oh so bad
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.