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For the verses and chorus
 F   Am7  Dm7   C   C/B   G
-3----3----1----3----3----3---|
-1----1----1----1----1----0---|
-2----0----2----0----0----0---|
-3----1----0----2----0----0---|
-X----0----X----3----2----X---|
-X----X----X----X----X----3---|
For the BRIDGE
 C   C/B   Dm7
-0----0-----0----|
-5----3-----6----|
-0----0-----0----|
-0----0-----0----|
-3----2-----5----|
-X----X-----X----|
[Verse 1]
C                                           Em
I know it hurts that we don't touch anymore
C                                                   Em
It's even worse 'cause we built this from the floor
C                                                       Em
It's just as hard for me to know I might see you 'round
C                                              Em
Just as hard for me to worry 'bout reachin' out
[Pre-Chorus]
    F                       Am7                            Dm7 Am7
The more I think about you, the more I keep the ghost alive
          F                            Am7                       Dm7 G
Yeah, the more I think about you, the more I keep the ghost alive
[Chorus]
  C        C/B           Am7   G
I want you bad, but it's done
    F           Am7          Dm7        G
I'm bleeding out, 'cause we can't go on
  C        C/B           Am7   G
I want you bad, 'til I shake
       F           Am7               Dm7      G
I want what we've had, but what's broken don't unbreak
[Verse 2]
C                                                Em
Soon as I'm ready to get over you, you call me up
C                                                 Em
Then I crumble when you say you're getting over us
[Pre-Chorus]
        F                           Am7                   Dm7     Am7
But the more I think about you, the more I keep the ghost alive
        F                           Am7                   Dm7      G
Yeah, the more that I'm without you, the less I know if I was right
[Chorus]
  C        C/B           Am7   G
I want you bad, but it's done
    F           Am7          Dm7        G
I'm bleeding out, 'cause we can't go on
  C        C/B           Am7   G
I want you bad, 'til I shake
    F               Am7            Dm7        G
I want what we've had, but what's broken don't unbreak
[Bridge]
C          C/B   Am7  C/B
And I won't tell you 
C        Dm7     C
what I want to
Gsus        G
What I want to
C          C/B   Am7  C/B
I'm falling through,   
C         Dm7     C
I can't hide it
Gsus         G
But I learn to
[Chorus]
         C        C/B           Am7   G
'Cause I want you bad, but it's done
    F               Am7            Dm7    G
I'm bleeding out, 'cause we can't go on
  C        C/B           Am7   G
I want you bad, 'til I shake
    F               Am7            Dm7        G
I want what we've had, but what's broken don't unbreak
[Outro]
  C        C/B           Am   G
I want you bad, but it's done
    F       Am7      Dm7        G
I want you bad, but we can't go on

Bad chords and lyrics

Free chords for Bad by James Bay. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

For the verses and chorus
For the BRIDGE
[Verse 1]
[Pre-Chorus]
[Chorus]
[Verse 2]
[Pre-Chorus]
[Chorus]
[Bridge]
[Chorus]
[Outro]

Bad Chords by James Bay

Learn how to play Bad by James Bay with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Bad chords”, “Bad guitar chords”, or “James Bay 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 F, Am7, Dm7, C, C/B, G.

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

Is "Bad" easy to play on guitar?

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

What key is "Bad" in?

The chords for "Bad" show the original chord names (including F, Am7, Dm7, C, C/B, G). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.