Bad Time To Be An Outlaw
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Intro
D E
[Verso 1]
E7 E
Outlaw country, that's my gig
E
This kinda music don't make it big
A A
But when cotton's tall, it's outta sight
E
To know you're doin' something right
D E
But it's a bad time to be an outlaw
E
It's a bad time to be an outlaw
[Verso 2]
E E
See my car it broke, my furnace broke
E E
My A/C broke, my telephone broke
A
And all them things they cost big bucks
E
My music's good but my income sucks
D E
It's a bad time to be an outlaw
E
It's a bad time to be an outlaw
{Fill}
E E E
D E
[Verso 3]
E
That Nashville Pop, it's not my deal
E
Even though that cash flow's real
A
But these days "What Would Waylon Do?"
E
Don't make much money sad but true
D E
It's a bad time to be an outlaw
E
It's a bad time to be an outlaw
[Refrão]
E
Bad time to be an outlaw
E
(Bad time to be an outlaw)
A
I'm proud that it's my callin' card
E
But not so much when times are hard
D E
It's a bad time to be an outlaw
E
(Bad time to be an outlaw)
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E E E
D E
[Verso 4]
E
Don't get me wrong: I love what I do
E
And I couldn't even change it if I wanted to
A
But random selection of the universe
E
Has got me think my job's a curse
D E
It's a bad time to be an outlaw
E
It's a bad time to be an outlaw
[Refrão]
E
Bad time to be an outlaw
E
(Bad time to be an outlaw)
A
Mad at my integrity
E
As I go in debt for HVAC
D E
It's a bad time to be an outlaw
E
(Bad time to be an outlaw)
[Refrão]
E
It's a bad time to be an outlaw
E
(Bad time to be an outlaw)
A
Carrie Underwood don't make country sound
E
But she can afford it when shit breaks down
D E
It's a bad time to be an outlaw
E
(Bad time to be an outlaw)
[Refrão]
E
It's a bad time to be an outlaw
E
(Bad time to be an outlaw)
A
I'm glad I ain't no Thomas Rhett
E
Just 'cause them bills ain't came in yet
D E
It's a bad time to be an outlaw
E
(Bad time to be an outlaw)
Outro
E
It's a bad time to be an outlaw
E
(bad time to be an outlaw)
A
It's a bad time to be an outlaw
A
(Bad time to be an outlaw)
E
It's a bad time (bad time)
A
It's a bad time to be an outlaw
D E ({E})
How to play Bad Time To Be An Outlaw
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 D. 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.