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Bad Bad News

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[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)

Bad Bad News chords and lyrics

Free chords for Bad Bad News by Leon Bridges. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

[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]
[Chorus]
[Instrumental]
Fm7 F9sus4    Fm7 F9sus4    Fm7 F9sus4    Fm7 F9sus4 Fsus4/G
[Verse 2]
[Chorus]
[Interlude]
[Chorus]
[Outro]
Fm7  F9sus4    Fm7  F9sus4

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.

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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.