Somethin' Bad

by Miranda Lambert

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(CN.C.)Stand on the bar, stomp your feet, start clap pin’.

Got a real good feel in’ some thin’ bad a bout to hap pen.

(Em)Oh.

Oh.

Oh.

Oh.

Pulled (E5)up and to the church, but I got on so the nerv ous, had to back it on the up, could n’t make it to the serv ice.

Got a Grabbed all the cash un der neath ey my the mat tress, got a real good feel in’ some thin’ bad a bout to hap pen.

(Em)Oh.

Oh.

(E5)Ran in to a girl in a pret ty white leans, dress, just rolled like down real the win dow, “Where you head ing to next?” Said, “I’m head ing to the bar they’re with my mon ey out the mat tress.

Got a real good feel in’ some thin’ bad a bout to hap pen.” (Em)Oh.

Oh.

(A5)Stand on the bar, stomp your feet, start clap pin’.

I’ve got a (A5)real good feel in’ some thin’ bad a bout to hap pen.

The (A5)drinks keep com in’, throw my head back a laugh in’.

(B5)Wake up in the morn in’, don’t know what hap pened.

(E5)Whoa,

some thin’ bad.

Whoa,

some thin’ bad.

Now, (E5)me and that the girl that I met on so the street, ous, we’re roll back in’ down the road, down to New Or to leans.

serv Got a full tank of gas and the mon ey out the mat tress, got a real good feel in’ some thin’ bad a bout to hap pen.

(Em)Oh.

Oh.

(E5)’Bout to tear it up down in New Or white leans, dress, just rolled like a real the life dow, Thel ma and ing Lou ise.

If the cops ing catch the up, they’re gon na call it kid the nap pin’.

Got a real good feel in’ some thin’ bad a bout to hap pen.

(Em)Oh.

Oh.

(A5)Stand on the bar, stomp your feet, start clap pin’.

I’ve got a (A5)real good feel in’ some thin’ bad a bout to hap pen.

The (A5)drinks keep com in’, throw my head back a laugh in’.

(B5)Wake up in the morn in’, don’t know what hap pened.

(E5)Whoa,

some thin’ bad.

Whoa,

some thin’ bad.

Now,

(A5)Stand on the bar, stomp your feet, start clap pin’.

Got a real good feel in’ some thin’ bad a bout to hap pen.

Now, the drinks keep com in’, throw my head back a laugh in’.

(B)Wake up in the morn in’, don’t (B)know what hap pened.

(E5)Whoa,

some thin’ bad.

Whoa,

some thin’ bad.

Somethin' Bad by Miranda Lambert — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Somethin' Bad by Miranda Lambert 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 G at 186 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

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 "Somethin' Bad" 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 "Somethin' Bad"?
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.