Some Have It Bad
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[Verse 1]
E
Some have it easy
E
But I won't let it slip away
A B E
Even if I've had more than love to stay
E
And ooh la la, life's been shot
A
But when you take the .45 and let the bullets drop
B E
Pull it to your head and say 'baby this is all i got, yeah'
[Chorus]
D# E B
E C#m B
But it's one step back from the life that I never had
D# E B
Well you got it bad (bad)
E C#m B
With all your mistakes and the bright lights seen today, hey
E
[Verse 2]
E
I keep getting closer
E
To getting you out of my head
A B E
I can't stop you from pushin' and pullin' away
E
And my oh my you think you're fine
A
But when you talk about us know give the benefit of the doubt
B E
Let's form together we'll figure it out
[Chorus]
D# E B
Some have it bad
E C#m B
But it's one step back from the life that I never had
D# E B
Well you got it bad (bad)
E C#m B
With all your mistakes and the bright lights seen today, Yeah
[Bridge]
E F# G D
(Red light, sunlight won't keep you warm at night) (Red light, sunlight won't keep
you warm at night)
E F# G D
(Red light, sunlight won't keep you warm at night) (Red light, sunlight won't keep
you warm at night)
E F# G D
Inside out shows me more than you want to tell
E F# G D
Inside out show me more than you want to tell
E
E A B
Red light, sunlight won't keep you warm at night
E A B
I said red light, sunlight won't keep you warm at night
[Chorus]
D# E B
Some have it bad
E C#m B
But it's one step back from the life that I never had
D# E B
Well you got it bad (bad)
E C#m B
With all your mistakes and the bright lights seen today, Yeah
[Outro]
E F# G A
No way...
E F# G A
No way...
E
How to play Some Have It Bad
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What is the starting chord?
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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.