Is Free Chord Book really free?

Yes. Free Chord Book is 100% free with no sign-up required. Access 670,000+ guitar chords, tabs, and lyrics for every song you want to learn.

How do I transpose chords to a different key?

Open any song and use the transpose buttons to move every chord up or down by half-steps. Perfect for singers who need a different key or capo players.

Can I see chord diagrams while I play?

Yes. Tap any chord in a song to instantly see its interactive guitar chord diagram, including alternate fingerings and variations.

What's the difference between guitar chords and guitar tabs?

Chords show you which strings to strum together (great for rhythm playing and singing). Tabs (tablature) show you exact note-by-note fingerings, which is great for solos, riffs, and fingerpicking.

Does Free Chord Book work on mobile?

Yes. Free Chord Book is fully responsive and works on phones, tablets, and desktops. Use auto-scroll to play hands-free. There is also a free iPhone app (The Chord Book) and Android app (Free Chords).

Is there an iPhone or Android app?

Yes. Download The Chord Book on the Apple App Store and Free Chords on Google Play. Same 670,000+ songs, transpose, tuner, and auto-scroll — 100% free.

Can I print guitar chords?

Yes. Open any song and tap the Print button next to Save. You'll get a branded chord sheet with the Chord Book logo, ready for practice.

Is there a built-in guitar tuner?

Yes. Free Chord Book includes a free online guitar tuner that uses your microphone and YIN pitch detection for accurate tuning in standard and alternate tunings.

How many songs are available?

Over 670,000 songs with chords, tabs, and lyrics — covering every genre, from rock and pop to country, indie, folk, and Hebrew songs.

Is Free Chord Book a good alternative to Ultimate Guitar?

Yes. Free Chord Book is a fast, ad-free, 100% free alternative to Ultimate Guitar with interactive chord diagrams, instant transpose, auto-scroll, and a built-in tuner — no account required.

SavedFavorites

Bad Bad News

Chords

4.519 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Font15

KeyOriginal

Chords

Scroll

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

[Chords]
Fm7:      x8-10-898
F9sus4:   x88888
Fsus4/G:  x-10-10-10-11-x
Eb:       x6888x
Db7sus2:  x4644x
C7:       x35353
[Intro]
Fm7  F9sus4    Fm7  F9sus4
Fm7  F9sus4    Fm7  F9sus4  Fsus4/G
Fm7  F9sus4    Fm7  F9sus4
Fm7  F9sus4    Fm7  F9sus4  Fsus4/G
Fm7   Eb   Db7sus2
Fm7  Eb   Db7sus2   C7
[Verse 1]
Fm7Ain’F9sus4t got no riches, ain’t got no Fm7moneF9sus4y that runs long
But I got a Fm7hearF9sus4t that’s strong and a Fm7love F9sus4that’s Fsus4/Gtall
Fm7Ain’F9sus4t got no name, ain’t got no Fm7fancF9sus4y education
But I can Fm7see F9sus4right through, a Fm7powdF9sus4ered faFsus4/Gce on a painted fool
  Fm7LeF9sus4t me slip through (Let me slip through)
  Fm7WhF9sus4y you tryna hold me back? (I ain't)
  Fm7I’F9sus4m just tryna move up front
Fm7Lil F9sus4more of Fsus4/Gthis, lil less of that (Can you feel me?)
  Fm7LeF9sus4t me come through (Let me come through)
  Fm7I’F9sus4m tired being in the back (Aight)
  Fm7I’F9sus4m just tryna move up front
A lil Fm7more F9sus4of thiFsus4/Gs, a lil less of that, yeah
[Chorus]
      Fm7       Eb     Db7sus2They tell me I was born to lose
      Fm7      EbBDb7sus2ut I made a good good thing out of bC7ad bad news
[Instrumental]
Fm7 F9sus4    Fm7 F9sus4    Fm7 F9sus4    Fm7 F9sus4 Fsus4/G
[Verse 2]
Fm7I doF9sus4n’t worry, don’t worry, don’t worry about Fm7peopF9sus4le in my face
I hit ‘em with the Fm7stylF9sus4e and grace, and watch their Fm7anklF9sus4es breaFsus4/Gk
Fm7I knF9sus4ow you wish, I know you wish I would Fm7fade F9sus4away
But I got Fm7more F9sus4to say, Lord Fm7theF9sus4y prayFsus4/G  
Fm7Let F9sus4me slip through (Let me slip through)
Fm7Why F9sus4you tryna hold me back? (I ain't)
Fm7I’m F9sus4just tryna move up front
Lil Fm7more F9sus4of thiFsus4/Gs, lil less of that (Can you feel me?)
Fm7Let F9sus4me come through (Let me come through)
Fm7I’m F9sus4tired being in the back (Aight)
Fm7I’m F9sus4just trynna move up front
A lil Fm7more F9sus4of thiFsus4/Gs, a lil less of that, yeah
[Chorus]
      Fm7       Eb     Db7sus2They tell me I was born to lose
      Fm7      EbBDb7sus2ut I made a good good thing out of bC7ad bad news
[Interlude]
Alright alrFm7ightF9sus4, all day all Fm7nighF9sus4t
Alright alrFm7ightF9sus4, all day all Fm7nighF9sus4tFsus4/G  
Alright alrFm7ightF9sus4, all day all Fm7nighF9sus4t
Alright alrFm7ightF9sus4, all day all Fm7nighF9sus4tFsus4/G  
[Chorus]
      Fm7       Eb     Db7sus2They tell me I was born to lose
      Fm7      EbBDb7sus2ut I made a good good thing out of bC7ad, bad, news
[Outro]
Fm7  F9sus4    Fm7  F9sus4
Fm7(x6)F9sus4  Fm7  F9sus4  Fsus4/G  

All chords in this song (6)

The story behind the song

This song comes from an artist who began by reviving 1960s soul, later branching out into R&B, quiet storm, and neo-soul. His work often draws from a rich tapestry of musical influences, from Ginuwine to Townes Van Zandt. "Bad Bad News" appears on his album Good Thing. Playing it, you're channeling an artist who consistently explores different genres while maintaining a deeply soulful core.

AI-written from these sources:Leon Bridges — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

🎸 Tips from players

Got a tip for playing this song — capo position, easier chords, strumming? Be the first to share one.

Chord Book

670,000+ free guitar chords · free-chords.com

Bad Bad News

by Leon Bridges

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Fm7

F9sus4

Fsus4/G

Db7sus2

[Chords]

Fm7: x8-10-898

F9sus4: x88888

Fsus4/G: x-10-10-10-11-x

Eb: x6888x

Db7sus2: x4644x

C7: x35353

[Intro]

Fm7 F9sus4 Fm7 F9sus4

Fm7 F9sus4 Fm7 F9sus4 Fsus4/G

Fm7 F9sus4 Fm7 F9sus4

Fm7 F9sus4 Fm7 F9sus4 Fsus4/G

Fm7 Eb Db7sus2

Fm7 Eb Db7sus2 C7

[Verse 1]

Fm7 F9sus4 Fm7 F9sus4

Ain’t got no riches, ain’t got no money that runs long

Fm7 F9sus4 Fm7 F9sus4 Fsus4/G

But I got a heart that’s strong and a love that’s tall

Fm7 F9sus4 Fm7 F9sus4

Ain’t got no name, ain’t got no fancy education

Fm7 F9sus4 Fm7 F9sus4 Fsus4/G

But I can see right through, a powdered face on a painted fool

Fm7 F9sus4

Let me slip through (Let me slip through)

Fm7 F9sus4

Why you tryna hold me back? (I ain't)

Fm7 F9sus4

I’m just tryna move up front

Fm7 F9sus4 Fsus4/G

Lil more of this, lil less of that (Can you feel me?)

Fm7 F9sus4

Let me come through (Let me come through)

Fm7 F9sus4

I’m tired being in the back (Aight)

Fm7 F9sus4

I’m just tryna move up front

Fm7 F9sus4 Fsus4/G

A lil more of this, a lil less of that, yeah

[Chorus]

Fm7 Eb Db7sus2

They tell me I was born to lose

Fm7 Eb Db7sus2 C7

But I made a good good thing out of bad bad news

[Instrumental]

Fm7 F9sus4 Fm7 F9sus4 Fm7 F9sus4 Fm7 F9sus4 Fsus4/G

[Verse 2]

Fm7 F9sus4 Fm7 F9sus4

I don’t worry, don’t worry, don’t worry about people in my face

Fm7 F9sus4 Fm7 F9sus4 Fsus4/G

I hit ‘em with the style and grace, and watch their ankles break

Fm7 F9sus4 Fm7 F9sus4

I know you wish, I know you wish I would fade away

Fm7 F9sus4 Fm7 F9sus4 Fsus4/G

But I got more to say, Lord they pray

Fm7 F9sus4

Let me slip through (Let me slip through)

Fm7 F9sus4

Why you tryna hold me back? (I ain't)

Fm7 F9sus4

I’m just tryna move up front

Fm7 F9sus4 Fsus4/G

Lil more of this, lil less of that (Can you feel me?)

Fm7 F9sus4

Let me come through (Let me come through)

Fm7 F9sus4

I’m tired being in the back (Aight)

Fm7 F9sus4

I’m just trynna move up front

Fm7 F9sus4 Fsus4/G

A lil more of this, a lil less of that, yeah

[Chorus]

Fm7 Eb Db7sus2

They tell me I was born to lose

Fm7 Eb Db7sus2 C7

But I made a good good thing out of bad bad news

[Interlude]

Fm7 F9sus4 Fm7 F9sus4

Alright alright, all day all night

Fm7 F9sus4 Fm7 F9sus4 Fsus4/G

Alright alright, all day all night

Fm7 F9sus4 Fm7 F9sus4

Alright alright, all day all night

Fm7 F9sus4 Fm7 F9sus4 Fsus4/G

Alright alright, all day all night

[Chorus]

Fm7 Eb Db7sus2

They tell me I was born to lose

Fm7 Eb Db7sus2 C7

But I made a good good thing out of bad, bad, news

[Outro]

Fm7 F9sus4 Fm7 F9sus4

Fm7 F9sus4 Fm7 F9sus4 Fsus4/G

(x6)

About Bad Bad News Chords by Leon Bridges

Learn how to play Bad Bad News by Leon Bridges with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Bad Bad News chords”, “Bad Bad News guitar chords”, or “Leon Bridges Bad Bad News 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 Bad News chords and for experienced players who want accurate Bad Bad News lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Fsus4/G, Eb, C7, Fm7, F9sus4, Db7sus2.

FAQ — Bad Bad News by Leon Bridges

How do I play "Bad Bad News" by Leon Bridges on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Bad Bad News" by Leon Bridges on Free Chord Book. Tap any chord to see its diagram, use transpose to change the key, and turn on auto-scroll to play hands-free.

Are the chords for "Bad Bad News" by Leon Bridges free?

Yes. The chords for "Bad Bad News" by Leon Bridges are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Bad Bad News" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Bad Bad News" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Bad Bad News"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Bad Bad News" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Bad Bad News" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Bad Bad News" by Leon Bridges with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Leon Bridges below.

What key is "Bad Bad News" in?

The chords for "Bad Bad News" show the original chord names (including Fsus4/G, Eb, C7, Fm7, F9sus4, Db7sus2). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.