Bad Times
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Intro
Dm C Bb F
verse 1
F Dm
Mother left me home
C
She said to keep it clean
Bb C
So I went outside and soaked it in Kerosene
Dm C
My doctor said everything was bad for my health
Bb
But when I asked what's good, she said
F C
"You can find out for yourself!"
[Refrão]Dm C Bb
Every time I feel that I
F C
(Bad luck)
Dm C Bb
End up on the wrong side I
F C
(Bad luck)
Dm C
Yesterday was tough
Bb F C
I was having some bad times
Dm C
Love will pick me up
Bb
Again
verse 2
Dm
I was ready to go out
C
And throw caution to the wall
Bb
Fresh pack of razors, too
F
Yeah but out of Barbasol
Dm C
An old lover found me at the grocery store
Bb
Was a friendly conversation
F C
Until she slammed my face on that floor
[Refrão]Dm C Bb
Every time I feel that I
F C
(Bad luck)
Dm C Bb
End up on the wrong side I
F C
(Bad luck)
Dm C
Yesterday was tough
Bb F C
I was having some bad times
Dm C
Love will pick me up
Bb
Again
Bridge
Bb C F
Still I get a feelin' though
Bb C F
I'm never one of those I'd hope
Bb C F
Cause nobody will get too close
Bb C F
Never one of those I'd hope
[Refrão]Dm C Bb
Every time I feel that I
F C
(Bad luck)
Dm C Bb
End up on the wrong side I
F C
(Bad luck)
Dm C
Yesterday was tough
Bb F C
I was having some bad times
Dm C
Love will pick me up
Bb F C
Again
[Refrão]Dm C Bb
Every time I feel that I
F C
(Bad luck)
Dm C Bb
End up on the wrong side I
F C
(Bad luck)
Dm C
Yesterday was tough
Bb F C
I was having some bad times
Dm C
Love will pick me up
Bb F C
Again
How to play Bad Times
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Dm. 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.