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It’s a bad i de a, me and you.
It’s a bad i de a, me and you.
(G5)I’ve nev er known an y thing so true, it’s a (D5)ter ri ble i de a, me and you.
You have a wife.
You have a hus band.
You’re my doc tor.
You got a ba by com in’.
It’s a bad i de a, me and you.
May be Let’s just keep kis sing ’til we come to.
(A)Heart, stop rac in’.
Let’s (Bm)face it, mak ing mis (G)takes like this will make (D)worse what was al read y pret ty bad.
Mind, stop run nin’.
It’s (Bm)time we just let this thing go.
It was a (Gsus)pret ty good bad i de a, (D5)was n’t it though?
It’s a bad i de a, me and you.
It’s a bad i de a, me and you.
(G5)Hold me er close while I think this through.
It’s a (D5)ver y poor i de a, me and you.
I got a wife.
I got a hus band.
I’m your doct tor.
My dumb a ba by’s com in’.
It’s a bad i de a, me and you.
May be one more kiss will make ’til us come to.
(A)Heart, stop rac in’.
Let’s (Bm)face it, mak ing mis (G)takes like this will make (D)worse what was al read y pret ty bad.
Mind, stop run nin’.
It’s (Bm)time we just let this thing go.
It was a (Gsus)pret ty good bad i de a, (D5)was n’t it though?
(D5)was n’t it though?
(Dmaj7)I
know what’s (D)right for me, and it’s the (Bm7)on ly thing (F#m)I’ve ev er (Gmaj13)done.
What if I (Em11)nev er see my self ev er be an y thing (Bm)more than what I’ve (F#m)al read y be come?
I need a bad i de a, I need a bad i de a.
I need a bad i de a, I need a bad i de a, just one.
(A)Heart, keep rac in’.
Let’s (Bm)make mis takes, let us (G)say, “So what?” and make (D)worse what was al read y pret ty bad.
This se cret is (Bm)safe, no rea son to (G)throw it a way when there’s (D)love to be had.
(A)Hold me tight as I (Bm)tell my self that you (G)might make sense, and make (D)good what has been just so bad.
Let’s see this (Bm)through.
It’s a (Dm)pret ty good bad i dea,
me and you.
Bad Idea — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Bad Idea" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of D, 168 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Bad Idea”
- Can I play "Bad Idea" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Bad Idea" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Bad Idea" by Sara Bareilles played in?
- Bad Idea is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Bad Idea"?
- The arrangement plays at 168 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Bad Idea" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Bad Idea"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Bad Idea"?
- "Bad Idea" was originally performed by Sara Bareilles. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Bad Idea"?
- This arrangement uses 16 chords: A, Bm, Bm7, C#, D, Dm, Dmaj7, Dpow, +8 more.
- What other songs by Sara Bareilles can I play here?
- Try "Vegas", "Hold My Heart", "1000 TIMES". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Bad Idea"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Bad Idea" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Bad Idea"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Bad Idea" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.