Bad Idea (From Waitress The Musical)

by Sara Bareilles
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Lyrics

It’s a bad i de a, me and you.

It’s a bad i de a me and you.

(G)I’ve nev er known an y thing so true, it’s a (D)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.

Let’s just keep kiss ing ’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 (Dm)go.

It was a (G7sus)pret ty good bad i de a, (D)was n’t it though?

(Dmaj7)I

know what’s (D)right

for

me,

it’s the (Bm)on ly thing (F#m)I’ve ev er (Gmaj9)done.

What if I (Em)nev er see.

my self ev er be an y thing 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 (Dm7)pret ty good bad i dea,

me and you.

Bad Idea (From Waitress The Musical) — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Bad Idea (From Waitress The Musical)" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of D, 144 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Bad Idea (From Waitress The Musical)”

Where are the chord symbols for "Bad Idea (From Waitress The Musical)" 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 (From Waitress The Musical)" is in D.
What key is "Bad Idea (From Waitress The Musical)" by Sara Bareilles played in?
Bad Idea (From Waitress The Musical) 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 (From Waitress The Musical)"?
The arrangement plays at 144 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Bad Idea (From Waitress The Musical)" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Bad Idea (From Waitress The Musical)"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Bad Idea (From Waitress The Musical)"?
"Bad Idea (From Waitress The Musical)" was originally performed by Sara Bareilles. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
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 (From Waitress The Musical)" 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 (From Waitress The Musical)" is in the key of D at 144 BPM.
What chords are in "Bad Idea (From Waitress The Musical)"?
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.