Bad Timing
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Intro:
D C D G
[Verso 1]
C C9
Hey its me, what a big surprise,
C C9 G Gsus4 G
Calling you up from a restaurant round the bend
C C9
Just got in from way up north
C C2 G Gsus4 G
Aching and tired now, and I could use a friend
Bm C D D9 D
Might be a fool to think that you do wanna see me again
[Verso 2]
C C9
I know its been a while since I talked to you
C G Gsus4 G
Nothing wrong, it's just nothing ever goes as planned
C C9
Many times I thought I'd call
C G Gsus4 G
Didn't have your number in my hand
Bm C D D9 D
I know its true, you'd never do the same thing to me
[Refrão]
D D9 G Gsus4 G
I never meant to make you cry
Gsus4 G C C9 C
And though I know I shouldn't call
C9 C Am
It just reminds us of the cost
D
Oh, of everything we've lost
G Gsus4 G
Bad timing that's all.
Gsus4 G Gsus4 G
And maybe soon there'll come a day
Gsus4 C C9 C
When no more tears will fall
C9 Am
We each forgive a little bit,
D
Then we both look back on it
G Gsus4 G
As just bad timing that's all.
(Instrumental verse)
[Verso 3]
C C9
Used to have so many plans
C G Gsus4 G
Something always seemed to turn out wrong.
C C9
Never could catch up to you
C G Gsus4 G
Many on and doing all you've done
Bm C D D9 D
I don't know why, the harder I try, the harder it comes
[Refrão]
D D9 G Gsus4 G
I never meant to make you cry
Gsus4 G C C9 C
And though I know I shouldn't call
C9 C Am
It just reminds us of the cost
D
Oh, of everything we've lost
G Gsus4 G
Bad timing that's all.
Gsus4 G Gsus4 G
And maybe soon there'll come a day
Gsus4 C C9 C
When no more tears will fall
C9 Am
We each forgive a little bit,
D
Then we both look back on it
G Gsus4 G
As just bad timing that's all.
(D C D G)
How to play Bad Timing
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.