Bad Reputation

by Shawn Mendes
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Lyrics

She got a (F#)bad rep u (Bm)ta tion, she takes the (G)long

way (D)home.

And all of my (F#)friends seen her (Bm)nak ed or so the (G)sto

ry (D)goes.

Mis takes, we all (Bm)make them but they won’t

let it (D)go,

(F#)no.

’Cause she’s got a (F#)bad rep u (Bm)ta tion but I know what (G)they

don’t,

(F#)ooh.

And I don’t (F#)care what they

say a bout you, ba by.

They don’t (F#)know what you’ve

been through.

Trust me, (F#)I could be the one to treat you like a la dy.

(G)Let me see what’s un der neath, all (F#)I need is you.

She got a (F#)bad rep u (Bm)ta tion, no bod y (G)gets

too (D)close.

A sight of a (F#)soul when it’s (Bm)break in’, mak in’ my (G)heart

grow (D)cold.

And in to the (F#)deep er she’s (Bm)sink in’, I’m beg gin’ her (G)please

don’t let (D)go.

She’s got a (F#)bad rep u (Bm)ta tion but she’s all that,

all I want (D)though,

(F#)mmm, yeah.

Ahh,

ahh,

ahh, (G)ooh.

Ahh,

ahh,

ahh, (G)ooh.

(Bm)No bod y knows the way that (C#m)I know her.

Said, (D)no bod y knows the weight that’s (G)on her should ers.

Said, (Bm)no bod y know the way that (C#m)I know her.

Said, (D)she got it bad, (G)she got it bad.

(Bm)No bod y knows the way that (C#m)I know her.

Said, (D)no bod y knows the weight that’s (G)on her should ers.

Said, (Bm)no bod y know the way that (C#m)I know her.

Said, (G)she got it bad, (F#)she got it bad.

And I don’t (F#)care what they

say a bout you ba by.

They don’t (F#)know what you’ve

been through.

Trust me, (F#)I could be the one to treat you like a la dy.

(G)Let me see what’s un der neath, all (F#)I need is you.

And I don’t (F#)care what they

say a bout you ba by.

They don’t (F#)know what you’ve

been through.

Trust me, (F#)I could be the one to treat you like a la dy.

(G)Let me see what’s un der neath, all (F#)I need is you.

(F#)I need is you.

She got a (F#)bad rep u (Bm)ta tion, she takes the (G)long

way (D)home.

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 D, 74 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

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 Shawn Mendes played in?
Bad Reputation 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 Reputation"?
The arrangement plays at 74 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Bad Reputation" 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 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 Shawn Mendes. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Bad Reputation"?
This arrangement uses 5 chords: Bm, C#m, D, F#, G.
What other songs by Shawn Mendes can I play here?
Try "I DON'T EVEN KNOW YOUR NAME", "LOST IN JAPAN", "FALLIN' ALL IN 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 D at 74 BPM.