Not A Bad Thing

by Justin Timberlake
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Lyrics

Said (G)all I want from you is to (Em)see you to mor (D)row

and ev ’ry to mor row, may be you’ll (Em)let me bor (D)row your heart.

(G)Is it too much to ask for ev ’ry (Em)Sun day?

And while we’re at it, throw in ev ’ry (Em)oth er day (D)to start.

I know (G)peo ple make prom is es all the time, (Em)then they turn right a (D)round and break them.

And (G)some one cuts your heart o pen with a knife and you’re (D)bleed ing.

Don’t you know, But (G)I could be that guy to heal it o ver time, and (Em)I won’t stop un (D)til you be lieve

it.

’Cause, ba by, you’re (Em)worth it.

So

don’t act like it’s a bad thing to (Em)fall in love

with me.

’Cause you might look a round and find your (Em)dreams come true

with me; spend all your time and your mon ey just to (Em)find out that (D)my love was free.

So don’t act like it’s a bad thing to (Em)fall in love

with me,

me.

It’s not a bad thing to (Em)fall in love

with me,

me.

Oh,

yeah, yeah.

Now, (G)how a bout I be the last voice you (Em)hear to night

and ev ’ry oth er night for the (Em)rest of the nights (D)that there are?

And (G)ev ’ry morn ing I just wan (D)na see you star ing back at (G)me,

’cause I (Em)know that’s a good place (D)to start.

I know

It’s not a bad thing to (Em)fall in love.

No, (Am)I

won’t fill your mind

with bro ken (Em)prom is es

and (D)wast ed (G)time.

And if you (Am)fall,

you’ll al ways land

right in (D)these (C)arms,

these arms of mine.

Don’t act like it’s a bad thing to (Em)fall in love

with me.

’Cause you might look a round and find your (Em)dreams come true

with me; spend all your time and your mon ey just to (Em)find out that (D)my love was free.

So don’t act like it’s a bad thing to (Em)fall in love

with me,

me.

It’s not a bad thing to (Em)fall in love

with me,

me.

It’s not such a bad thing to (Em)fall in love

with me.

Not A Bad Thing — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Not A Bad Thing" 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 G, 85 BPM.

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

About “Not A Bad Thing”

Can I play "Not A Bad Thing" 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 "Not A Bad Thing" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Not A Bad Thing" by Justin Timberlake played in?
Not A Bad Thing is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Not A Bad Thing"?
The arrangement plays at 85 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Not A Bad Thing" 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 "Not A Bad Thing"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Not A Bad Thing"?
"Not A Bad Thing" was originally performed by Justin Timberlake. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Not A Bad Thing"?
This arrangement uses 5 chords: Am, C, D, Em, G.
What other songs by Justin Timberlake can I play here?
Try "PUSHER LOVE GIRL", "ROCK YOUR BODY", "CAN'T STOP THE FEELING". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Not A Bad Thing"?
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. "Not A Bad Thing" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "Not A Bad Thing"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Not A Bad Thing" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.