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Asus4
  x02230
A
      x02220
Dsus2
  xx0230
D
      xx0232
Gsus2
  3x0233
[Intro]
  Asus4A     Asus4A     Dsus2D     Dsus2D
|       |       |       |        | x2
[Verse 1]
Asus4   A   Asus4   A   Dsus2   D   Dsus2   D
If      you twist   and turn   away
Asus4   A   Asus4       A       Dsus2   D    Dsus2   D
If      you tear    yourself in two     again
Asus4   A      Asus4   A
If I    could, yes I   would
   Dsus2   D      Dsus2   D
If I       could, I  would
       Asus4   A   Asus4   A
let it go
   Dsus2D  Dsus2D    Asus4
                ()
surren  -  der          dislocate
[Interlude]
  Asus4A     Asus4A     Dsus2D     Dsus2D
|       |       |       |        |
[Verse 2]
Asus4   A       Asus4      A
If      I could throw this lifeless
Dsus2    D             Dsus2   D
life  -  line to the wind    Leave this
Asus4    A     Asus4   A      Dsus2   D   Dsus2
heart of clay, see you walk, walk    away
D        A     D
Into the night and through the rain
         A          D    Dsus2    D
Into the half-light and through the flame
[Verse 3]
Asus4   A       Asus4     A
If      I could through myself
Dsus2   D        Dsus2
set  your spirit free
    D         Asus4   A
I'd lead your heart  away
Asus4   A       Dsus2   D   Dsus2
see you break, break   away
D        Asus4    A   Asus4
Into the li   -   ight
A          Dsus2   D   Dsus2   D
and to the day
A                 D
 hoo hoo, hoo hoo, hoo hoo
A                 D
 hoo hoo, hoo hoo, hoo hoo
[Bridge]
          A            D
To let it go and so to fade away
          A            D
To let it go and so to fade away
[Chorus]
          A               D
I'm wide awake, I'm wide awake
      Gsus2  D           Asus4   A   Asus4   A
wide awa  -  ake, I'm not slee - ping
     Dsus2   D     Dsus2   D
oh, no,      no, no
[Link]
  Asus4A     Asus4A     Dsus2D     Dsus2D
|       |       |       |        | x2
[Verse 4]
Asus4   A          Asus4    A
If      you should ask then maybe
Dsus2       D        Dsus2   D
they'd tell you what I would say
     Asus4   A      Asus4    A
true colors  fly in blue and black
        Dsus2   D       Dsus2   D
bruised silken  sky and burning flag
Asus4    A                       Dsus2   D
Colours crash, collide in blood shot eyes
Asus4    A                 Dsus2   D
 hoo hoo, hoo hoo, hoo hoo
Asus4    A
If I could you know I would
   Dsus2   D                Asus4    A
If I could I would let it go
[Middle]
 Asus4    A          Dsus2   D  Dsus2   D
           This desperation, 
      Asus4    A   Asus4    A
dislocation, 
     Dsus2   D    Dsus2   D
separation condemnation, 
     Asus4    A     Asus4    A
revelation, in temptation
    Dsus2   D   Dsus2   D
isolation, desolation
[Bridge]
       A         D
Let it go and so fade away
          A   D
To let it go, oh yeah, and so fade away
          A      D
To let it go, oh lord, and so to fade away
[Chorus]
          A               D
I'm wide awake, I'm wide awake
      Gsus2  D           Asus4   A   Asus4   A
wide awa  -  ake, I'm not slee - ping
     Dsus2   D     Dsus2   D
oh, no,      no, no
[Outro]
  Asus4A     Asus4A     Dsus2D     Dsus2D
|       |       |       |        |
(fade out or finish on A)

Bad chords and lyrics

Free chords for Bad by U2. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

Asus4  x02230
A      x02220
Dsus2  xx0230
D      xx0232
Gsus2  3x0233
[Intro]
| Asus4  A    | Asus4  A    | Dsus2  D    | Dsus2  D     | x2
[Verse 1]
[Interlude]
| Asus4  A    | Asus4  A    | Dsus2  D    | Dsus2  D     |
[Verse 2]
[Verse 3]
[Bridge]
[Chorus]
[Link]
| Asus4  A    | Asus4  A    | Dsus2  D    | Dsus2  D     | x2
[Verse 4]
[Middle]
[Bridge]
[Chorus]
[Outro]

Bad Chords by U2

Learn how to play Bad by U2 with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Bad chords”, “Bad guitar chords”, or “U2 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 Asus4, A, Dsus2, D, Gsus2.

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Can I transpose "Bad" to a different key?

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

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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 U2 with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by U2 below.

What key is "Bad" in?

The chords for "Bad" show the original chord names (including Asus4, A, Dsus2, D, Gsus2). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.