Bad News Travels Fast
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C G7 C
The house you live in now is quite
F C
And the street you walk with him is bright
F G7 C F
Oh you should know that talk would get around
C F C
Cause bad news travels fast in our town
G7 C
Not so long ago you were my bride
F C
So I guess you ought to know that I’ve got pride
F G7 C F
Now everybody knows that you let me down look around
C F C
Bad news travels fast in our town
F G7 C
Our name is still the same in city hall
F G7 C
And the town we walk around in you know is small
F G7 C F
And if that doesn’t bother you at all just look around
C F C F
Cause bad news travels fast in our town look around
C F C
Bad news travels fast in our town
How to play Bad News Travels Fast
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.