The Bad Guy
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Intro: C F C G F C
[Verso 1]
C F
I ain't the one who cheated, I ain't the one who lied
G F C
I ain't the one who texted someone with some kind of secret to hide
F
But you had to wait for me to be the one to say goodbye
G F C
So you could make the good girl the bad guy
[Verso 2]
C F
I know I was screaming, tossing out your stuff
G F C
But who wouldn't go off the deep end when there ain't nothing left to trust?
F
You'll tell them that I'm crazy but you won't tell them why
G F C
You'll just make the good girl the bad guy
[Refrão]
Am G F C
If I had been the one who came home drunk that Friday night
Am G F C
To kiss that girl and rock our world then baby you'd be right
Am G F C
If you could handle being wrong you wouldn't have to find
G F C
A way to make a good girl the bad guy
C
The bad guy
Interlude: C F C G F C
[Verso 3]
C F
Ain't no use in trying to convince you why you can't
G F C
Do the things you've done to me and get another second chance
F
So say that I gave up and that you're the one who tried
G F C
Whatever makes the good girl the bad guy
[Refrão]
Am G F C
If I had been the one who came home drunk that Friday night
Am G F C
To kiss that girl and rock our world then baby you'd be right
Am G F C
If you could handle being wrong you wouldn't have to find
G F C
A way to make a good girl the bad guy
Outro:
Am G F C
If I can have my freedom, baby, I don't mind
G F C
Being both the good girl and the bad guy
How to play The Bad Guy
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 C. 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.