Bad Tattoo
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Intro Bb7M Dm7 Am7 A7
[Verso 1]
Dm7 Am7
Do I learn about you in the back of your car
Am7 Dm7
Do I see who I am in the red of your scars
Dm7 Am7
Do I learn about us in the roses you send
Am7 A7
Do I see who I am when only the thorn are left
[Refrão]
Bb7M Dm7
Pain is tempo...rary
Am7
But I will pick .....for you
Bb7M Dm7
Love is momentary
Am7
But you're permanent
N.c. Bbmaj7
Permanent like a bad tattoo
Dm Am7 A7
Ooh, A bad tattoo, ooh
Bb7M
But I won't get you removed
Dm7 Am7 A7
Ooh, A bad tattoo, ooh
[Verso 2]
Dm7 Am7
Should I think about us and every penny I spend
Am7 Dm7
Are we a match made in heaven, is the devil our friend
Dm7 Am7
I hope I write about love, in the letters I sent
Am7 A7
Do you know what I am, do you know what I meant
[Refrão]
Bb7M Dm7
Pain is tempo...rary
Am7
But I will pick .....for you
Bb7M Dm7
Love is momentary
Am7
But you're permanent
N.c. Bbmaj7
Permanent like a bad tattoo
Dm7 Am7 A7
Ooh, A bad tattoo, ooh
Bb7M
But I won't get you removed
Dm7 Am7 A7
Ooh, A bad tattoo, ooh
[Ponte]
Bb7M Dm7 Bb7M
(Should regret it) Pardon me I can never remove it
Bb7M Dm7
(Never gonna let it show) Holding on when you know I shouldn't
Bb7M Dm7
(Should regret it it I don't) Don't know, don't know you
Am7 N.C. Bbmaj7
Permanent, Permanent like a bad tattoo
[Refrão]
Dm7 Am7 A7
Ooh, a bad tattoo, ooh
Bb7M
But I won't get you removed
Dm7 Am7 A7
Ooh, a bad tatto, ooh
Bb7M
Permanent like a bad tattoo
Dm7 Am7 A7
Ooh, a bad tattoo, ooh
Bb7M
But I won't get you removed
Dm7 Am7 A7
Ooh, a bad tattoo, ooh
Bbmaj7 Dm7 Am7 A7 x2
How to play Bad Tattoo
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 Bb7M. 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.