Bad Medicine

by Bon Jovi

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Your love is like (Bb5)bad (Ab5)med (G5)i (F5)cine,

bad med i cine is (Ab5)what (G5)I need, whoa.

Shake (Ab5)it (F5)up just like (Bb5)bad (Ab5)med (G5)i (F5)cine.

There ain’t no doc tor that can (Ab5)cure (G5)my (F5)dis ease.

Bad med i cine.

(F5)I ain’t got a fe ver, got a per ma nent dis ease and it ’ll take more than a doc tor to pre scribe a rem e dy.

I got I (Bb5)dir got lots of mon ey but it is n’t what I need.

I Gon na (F5)take more than a shot to get this poi son out of me.

And (C5)I got all the symp toms, count ’em 1, 2, heart 3.

tack.

First you (F5)need, that’s what you (Fsus)get for (Fsus2)fall ing in (F)love.

Then you bleed, you get a (Fsus)lit tle but it’s (Fsus2)nev er e (F)nough.

On your (G)knees, that’s what you (Gsus)get for (Gsus2)fall ing in (G)love.

(Eb)Now this boy’s ad dict ed ’cause your (C)kiss is the drug, whoa.

Your love is like (Bb5)bad (Ab5)med (G5)i (F5)cine,

bad med i cine is (Ab5)what (G5)I need, whoa.

Shake (Ab5)it (F5)up just like (Bb5)bad (Ab5)med (G5)i (F5)cine.

There ain’t no doc tor that can (Ab5)cure (G5)my (F5)dis ease.

(Abmaj7)Bad,

(Bb)bad

(CN.C.)med i cine.

(F5)I don’t need no nee dle to be giv ing me a thrill and I don’t need no an es the sia or a nurse to bring a pill.

I got a (Bb5)dir ty down ad dic tion but that does n’t leave a track.

I got a (F5)jones for your af fec tion like a mon key on my back.

There (C5)ain’t no par a med ic gon na save this heart at tack.

When you (F5)need, that’s what you (Fsus)get for (Fsus2)fall ing in (F)love.

Then you bleed, you get a (Fsus)lit tle but it’s (Fsus2)nev er e (F)nough.

On your (G)knees, that’s what you (Gsus)get for (Gsus2)fall ing in (G)love.

(Eb)Now this boy’s ad dict ed ’cause your (C)kiss is the drug, whoa.

Your love is like (Bb5)bad (Ab5)med (G5)i (F5)cine,

bad med i cine is (Ab5)what (G5)I need, whoa.

Shake (Ab5)it (F5)up just like (Bb5)bad (Ab5)med (G5)i (F5)cine.

So let’s play doc tor, ba by, (Ab5)cure (G5)my (F5)dis ease.

(Abmaj7)Bad,

(Bb)bad

(CN.C.)med i cine.

(F5)med i cine.

(Abmaj7)Bad,

(Bb)bad

(CN.C.)med i cine.

I (F5)need a res pi ra tor ’cause I’m run ning out of breath.

You’re an all night gen er a tor wrapped in stock ings and a dress.

(C5)When you find your med i cine you take what you can get.

’Cause if there’s (CN.C.)some thing bet ter, ba by, well, they have n’t found it yet, whoa.

Your love is like (Bb5)bad (Ab5)med (G5)i (F5)cine,

bad med i cine is (Ab5)what (G5)I need, whoa.

Shake (Ab5)it (F5)up just like (Bb5)bad (Ab5)med (G5)i (F5)cine.

There ain’t no doc tor that can (Ab5)cure (G5)my (F5)dis ease.

Your love is like (Bb5)bad (Ab5)med (G5)i (F5)cine,

bad med i cine is (Ab5)what (G5)I need, whoa.

Shake (Ab5)it (F5)up just like (Bb5)bad (Ab5)med (G5)i (F5)cine.

Your love’s the po tion that can (Ab5)cure (G5)my (F5)dis ease.

(Ab5)cure (G5)my (F5)dis ease.

(Abmaj7)Bad,

(Bb)bad

(F5)med i cine.

(Abmaj7)Bad,

(Bb)bad

(F5)med i cine.

(Abmaj7)Bad,

(Bb)bad

(F5)med i cine.

Bad Medicine by Bon Jovi — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Bad Medicine” by Bon Jovi in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of Bb at 120 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Bad Medicine" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Bad Medicine"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
What other Bon Jovi songs work for kids?
Try "I'LL BE THERE FOR YOU", "WELCOME TO WHEREVER YOU ARE", "BED OF ROSES". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.