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When Bad Does Good

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[Intro]
Gb
[Verse 1]
GbStanding beside an Bbmopen grave
Your fate deGbcided, your life eBbmrased
Your final Dbhour has come toEbday
Lit bGby the fire of your temples DbburningEb  Gb  
[Verse 2]
You were a Bbmchild and so Dbwas I
Now you're a Gbhunter but I Bbmam a lion
And I will cut you Dbdown like I've done so Ebmany times
[Chorus]
But sometimes Gbbad can do some Dbgood
Sometimes Gbbad can do some Dbgood
Sometimes Gbbad can do some FmgoodF  
[Bridge]
   AbAnd I heard you say that Bbmflesh sells by the pound
When Dbblood is raining down it cuts a Ebdeep river
And I'm Gbdiving
[Verse 3]
Now shine a Bbmlight down onDbto the earth
And shake tGbhis gold dust out, oBbmut of the dirt
No saints Dbbeside me and no prayers to Ebguide me
[Chorus]
Sometimes Gbbad can do some Dbgood
GbBad can do some Dbgood
Sometimes Gbbad can do some FmgoodF  
[Interlude]
Ab   Bbm   Db   Eb   Gb
[Verse 4]
Bbm(Rain down, heaven is falling)
I've choDbsen a side and I will show Gbno pity
(Rain down, heaven is falling)
And spaBbmre no lives
For those who Dbtry me
(Rain down, heaven is falling)
Let it be underEbstood
[Chorus]
Sometimes Gbbad can do some Dbgood
(Rain down, heaven is falling)
Sometimes Gbbad can do some Dbgood
(Rain down, heaven is falling)
Sometimes Gbbad can do some FmgoodF  
(Rain down, rain down)

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The story behind the song

This song is a new track from a compilation album intended to represent the artist's full range as a friend, husband, father, risk-taker, innovator, poet, and artist. His wife described his voice as his vision and his words as his peace, reaching into the hearts and souls of many. Playing this song can feel like channeling the depth and breadth of a powerful artistic legacy.

AI-written from these sources:Chris Cornell (album) — Wikipedia ↗Chris Cornell — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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When Bad Does Good

by Chris Cornell

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Bbm

[Intro]

[Verse 1]

Gb Bbm

Standing beside an open grave

Gb Bbm

Your fate decided, your life erased

Db Eb

Your final hour has come today

Gb Db Eb Gb

Lit by the fire of your temples burning

[Verse 2]

Bbm Db

You were a child and so was I

Gb Bbm

Now you're a hunter but I am a lion

Db Eb

And I will cut you down like I've done so many times

[Chorus]

Gb Db

But sometimes bad can do some good

Gb Db

Sometimes bad can do some good

Gb Fm F

Sometimes bad can do some good

[Bridge]

Ab Bbm

And I heard you say that flesh sells by the pound

Db Eb

When blood is raining down it cuts a deep river

And I'm diving

[Verse 3]

Bbm Db

Now shine a light down onto the earth

Gb Bbm

And shake this gold dust out, out of the dirt

Db Eb

No saints beside me and no prayers to guide me

[Chorus]

Gb Db

Sometimes bad can do some good

Gb Db

Bad can do some good

Gb Fm F

Sometimes bad can do some good

[Interlude]

Ab Bbm Db Eb Gb

[Verse 4]

Bbm

(Rain down, heaven is falling)

Db Gb

I've chosen a side and I will show no pity

(Rain down, heaven is falling)

Bbm

And spare no lives

For those who try me

(Rain down, heaven is falling)

Let it be understood

[Chorus]

Gb Db

Sometimes bad can do some good

(Rain down, heaven is falling)

Gb Db

Sometimes bad can do some good

(Rain down, heaven is falling)

Gb Fm F

Sometimes bad can do some good

(Rain down, rain down)

About When Bad Does Good Chords by Chris Cornell

Learn how to play When Bad Does Good by Chris Cornell with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “When Bad Does Good chords”, “When Bad Does Good guitar chords”, or “Chris Cornell When Bad Does Good 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 When Bad Does Good chords and for experienced players who want accurate When Bad Does Good lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Gb, Bbm, Db, Eb, Fm, F.

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The chords for "When Bad Does Good" show the original chord names (including Gb, Bbm, Db, Eb, Fm, F). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.