You Give Love A Bad Name

by Bon Jovi

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(CN.C.)Shot through the heart and you’re to blame.

Dar lin’, you give love a bad name.

An (Cm)an gel’s smile is what you sell.

You prom ise me heav en, then put me through hell.

A Chains of love got a hold on me.

When pas sion’s a pris on, you can’t break good free.

(F)Oh,

you’re a load ed gun.

(Bb)Oh,

there’s no where to run, (F)no one can save me, the (G)dam age is done.

(Cm)Shot through the (Ab)heart and (Bb)you’re to (Cm)blame.

(Ab)You give (Bb)love a (Eb5)bad (Cm)name, bad name.

I play my (Ab)part and you (Bb)play your (Cm)game.

(Ab)You give (Bb)love a (Eb5)bad (Cm)name, bad name.

Oh, (Ab)you give (Bb)love,

a bad name.

You (Cm)paint your smile is on your lips.

You Blood ise red nails on your fin me ger tips.

A school boy’s dream, got you act so shy.

Your ver y first kiss was your first kiss good bye.

(F)Oh,

you’re a load ed gun.

(Bb)Oh,

there’s no where to run, (F)no one can save me, the (G)dam age is done.

(Cm)Shot through the (Ab)heart and (Bb)you’re to (Cm)blame.

(Ab)You give (Bb)love a (Eb5)bad (Cm)name, bad name.

I play my (Ab)part and you (Bb)play your (Cm)game.

(Ab)You give (Bb)love a (Eb5)bad (Cm)name, bad name.

Oh, (Ab)you give (Bb)love,

a bad name.

You

(Cm)Shot through the (Ab)heart and (Bb)you’re to (Cm)blame.

(Ab)You give (Bb)love a (Eb5)bad (C)name, bad name.

I play my (Ab)part and you (Bb)play your (Cm)game.

(Ab)You give (Bb)love a (Eb5)bad (Cm)name, bad name.

(Ab)You give (Bb)love,

(Ab)you give (Bb)love

a bad name.

(Ab)You give (Bb)love,

(Ab)you give (Bb)love

a bad name.

a bad name.

You Give Love A Bad Name by Bon Jovi — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “You Give Love A Bad Name 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 Ab at 140 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.
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Frequently asked questions

Is "You Give Love A Bad Name" 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 "You Give Love A Bad Name"?
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.