Bad Reputation

by Joan Jett
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Lyrics

(C5)I don’t (CN.C.)give a damn a bout my re pu ta tion.

You’re (CN.C.)liv ing in the past, ble, it’s a new y gen er a tion.

And a (F5)girl ways can do what she (G5)wants to do, and and (C5)that’s ain’t what I’m gon na an y (G5)do.

And I (CN.C.)don’t er give a damn a ’bout my bad rep u ta tion.

(C5)Oh, no.

Not me.

And (C5)I don’t (CN.C.)give a damn a bout my re pu ta tion.

I (CN.C.)nev er said I want ble, ed im prove com my vi sta tion.

And I’m (F5)al ’ry feel ing when I’m (G5)hav ing fun, and I (C5)don’t er have to please no an y (G5)one.

And I (CN.C.)don’t er give a damn a ’bout my bad rep u ta tion.

(C5)Oh, no.

Not me.

And

Oh, no.

Not me.

And (C5)I don’t (CN.C.)give a damn a bout my re pu ta tion.

I’ve (CN.C.)nev er been a fraid ble, of im an com de ni a tion.

And I (F5)don’t ’ry real ly what they (G5)if I’m strange.

and It (C5)I er have gets gon na an y (G5)change.

And I’m (CN.C.)nev er gon na care a bout my bad rep u ta tion.

(C5)Oh, no.

Not me.

And

Oh, no.

Not me.

And

Oh, no.

Not me.

Oh, no.

Not me.

Oh, no.

Not me.

Bad Reputation by Joan Jett

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Bad Reputation”

What key is "Bad Reputation" in?
"Bad Reputation" by Joan Jett is in the key of C with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Bad Reputation" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Bad Reputation" without reading sheet music?
Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "Bad Reputation" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Joan Jett can I play here?
Try "I HATE MYSELF FOR LOVING YOU". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.