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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Bad Reputation" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. 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”

Can I play "Bad Reputation" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Bad Reputation" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
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.
Can a complete beginner play "Bad Reputation"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Bad Reputation" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "Bad Reputation"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Bad Reputation" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.