Bad Reputation

by Joan Jett
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(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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Bad Reputation" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of C, 120 BPM.

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

About “Bad Reputation

Why does "Bad Reputation" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Bad Reputation".
What key is "Bad Reputation" by Joan Jett played in?
Bad Reputation is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Bad Reputation"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Bad Reputation" 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 Reputation"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Bad Reputation"?
"Bad Reputation" was originally performed by Joan Jett. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Joan Jett can I play here?
Try "I HATE MYSELF FOR LOVING YOU". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Bad Reputation"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Bad Reputation".
Can I see all the notes in "Bad Reputation"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of C at 120 BPM.

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