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Bad – David Guetta & Showtek ft. Vassy
Capo 1
Em(2)         C      G     Dx2
[Chorus]
I say Emwhy does it feCel so goGod? So Dgood to be EmbadC  G  D  
GettinEmg what I want, Cboy, whGy does Dthat make yEmou so mCad?G  D  
You seEme, why does it Cfeel so Ggood? DSo good to Embe badC  G  D  
'Cause if it's tEmrouble that you'rCe looking fGor Oh baby, Dhere EmI Cam G  D  
C(16)
(Hook x 2)
      Em(2)     D(2)  Em(8)   C(1) D(1)  Em(2)
     e|-3-3--0-2-2---0-00-0-3-0--|---0-0-0-3-0---|-2-3-3-2---0--|
     B|------------3-----------0-|-0-----------1-|---------3----|
     G|--------------------------|---------------|--------------|
     D|--------------------------|---------------|--------------|
     A|--------------------------|---------------|--------------|
     E|--------------------------|---------------|--------------|
     EmSo why does it feel so good? So good to be bad
(Hook x 4 with Em)
[Chorus]
(Hook x4 with Em)
I say Emwhy does it feCel so goGod? So Dgood to be Embad
__________________________
for Franco @ Laugh & Learn

All chords in this song (5)

The story behind the song

"Bad" by David Guetta and Showtek, featuring Vassy, plays with a wild, rebellious energy. The lyric video tells a story of unexpected connection in a chaotic world: a girl fights off dancing zombies, only to fall for one and run from the military. This track, from the deluxe version of Guetta's album Listen, captures that feeling of finding something powerful and unexpected amidst the madness, embracing a thrilling escape.

AI-written from these sources:Bad (David Guetta and Showtek song) — Wikipedia ↗David Guetta — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Bad

by David Guetta

Lyrics & chords · Original key · Capo on fret 1 (as written in this song)

Chords in this song · guitar

D(2)

Bad – David Guetta & Showtek ft. Vassy

Capo 1

Em C G D

(2) x2

[Chorus]

Em C G D Em C G D

I say why does it feel so good? So good to be bad

Em C G D Em C G D

Getting what I want, boy, why does that make you so mad?

Em C G D Em C G D

You see, why does it feel so good? So good to be bad

Em C G D Em C G D

'Cause if it's trouble that you're looking for Oh baby, here I am

(16)

(Hook x 2)

Em D(2) Em C D Em

(2) (8) (1) (1) (2)

e|-3-3--0-2-2---0-00-0-3-0--|---0-0-0-3-0---|-2-3-3-2---0--|

B|------------3-----------0-|-0-----------1-|---------3----|

G|--------------------------|---------------|--------------|

D|--------------------------|---------------|--------------|

A|--------------------------|---------------|--------------|

E|--------------------------|---------------|--------------|

So why does it feel so good? So good to be bad

(Hook x 4 with Em)

[Chorus]

(Hook x4 with )

Em C G D Em

I say why does it feel so good? So good to be bad

__________________________

for Franco @ Laugh & Learn

About Bad Chords by David Guetta

Learn how to play Bad by David Guetta with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Bad chords”, “Bad guitar chords”, or “David Guetta Bad chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Bad chords and for experienced players who want accurate Bad lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Em, C, G, D, D(2), B.

FAQ — Bad by David Guetta

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What key is "Bad" in?

The chords for "Bad" show the original chord names (including Em, C, G, D, D(2), B). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.