Bad Reputation
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Bad Reputation
Joan Jett
B Db
Hey, a girl can do what she wants to do
B Db
And that's what I'm gonna do
E (no chords)
And I don't give a damn about my bad reputation
F# B Db
Oh n o
F# B Db
No t me
And I don't give a damn about my reputation
I never said I wanted to improve my station
And I'm only feeling good when I'm having fun
And I don't have to please no one
And I don't give a damn about my bad reputation
Oh no
Not me
Oh no
Not me
(key change)
G (no chords) G
And I don't give a damn about my reputation
(no chords) G
I've never been afraid of any deviation
D E
And I don't really care i f I'm strange
D E
I ain't gonna c hange
G (no chords)
And I'm never gonna care about my bad reputation
A D E
Oh n o
A D E
No t me
A D E
Oh n o
A D E
No t me
Break it down
A A A A
And I don't give a damn about my reputation
The world's in trouble, there's no communication
And everyone can say what they want to say
It never gets better anyway
So why should I care about a bad reputation, anyway
Oh no
Not me
Oh no
Not me
(end on G)
How to play Bad Reputation
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is B. 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.