Yer So Bad (ver. 2)
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Yer So Bad (Tom Petty)
Am D
My sister got lucky
G Am
Married a yuppie
Am D G
took him for all he was worth
Am D
now she's a swinger
G Am
dating a singer
Am D G
I can't decide which is worse
chorus
Em C G D
but not---me---ba---bay
Em C G D
I got you---to---save---me
G D C
You're so bad
G D C
best thing I ever had
G D C
in a world gone mad
G D C D
you're so bad
Am D
My sister's ex-husband
G Am
can't get no loving
Am D G
walks around dog-faced and hurt
Am D
now he's got nothing
G Am
head's in the oven
Am D G
I can't decide which is worse
chorus
G G C C G G G
How to play Yer So Bad (ver. 2)
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. 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.