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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Bad Reputation" by Shawn Mendes: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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”

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 there a karaoke version of "Bad Reputation" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Bad Reputation" by Shawn Mendes. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Bad Reputation" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in D, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Bad Reputation" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.