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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Bad Idea" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of D, 168 BPM.
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About “Bad Idea”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Bad Idea" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Bad Idea" is in D.
- 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.
- Does "Bad Idea" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Bad Idea" is in the key of D at 168 BPM.
- What chords are in "Bad Idea"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of D, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.