Lyrics
(Gm7)Step pin’ to the bad side.
Hoo, (D7)hoo, (Gm7)hoo.
Gon Gon na na take take a a mean mean ride.
ride.
The smile I had is gone a way.
(Eb6)Step pin’ to the bad side
to (Gm)day.
(Gm7)Step pin’ to the bad side.
(Bb)Hoo, (D7)hoo, (Gm7)hoo.
Gon na take a mean ride.
(Bb)Hoo, (D7)hoo, (Gm7)hoo.
The smile I had is gone a way.
Those that steal are gon na pay.
(Eb6)Step pin’ to the bad side
to (Gm7)day.
I (Gm)tell you, now, it’s got to end.
(Gm)No more trust in’ them, my friends.
(Am7)We’re gon na (Gm)change our style, change our tone, (Gm)make the songs we sing our own.
Step pin’ Step to pin’ to the the bad bad side.
side.
(Bb)Hoo, (D7)hoo, (Gm7)hoo.
Gon na take a mean ride.
(Bb)Hoo, (D7)hoo, (Gm7)hoo.
I’ll (Gm)get you all the breaks you need.
(Dm7)In (Gm)just two years we’ll be in the lead.
(Gm)Can’t sit back, (Dm7)it’s plain to see.
(Gm)O pen your eyes and trust in me.
(Gm7)Step pin’ to the bad side.
(Bb)Hoo, (D7)hoo, (Gm7)hoo.
(Gm7)Gon na take a mean ride.
(Bb)Hoo, (D7)hoo, (Gm7)hoo.
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(Gm)Step.
Step pin’ to the (Gm7)bad side.
Step pin’ to the bad (C7)side.
Step pin’ to the (Gm7)bad side.
Step pin’ to the bad (C7)side.
I had to (Gm7)step in to the bad side.
I had to take my self a mean ride.
You know the (Gm)smile I had is gone a way.
Those that steal are (C)gon na pay.
(Cm)Step pin’ to the (D7sus)bad side.
(Gm7)Yeah, yeah.
A man just stole my wom an from me.
(Gm7)Took her down to Ten nes see.
(Gm7)She was the best girl I ev er knew.
(Am7)If it (Gm7)were n’t for him, she’d still be true.
(Am7)I (Gm7)al ways been a good man, it’s been said.
(Dm7)But when I (Gm7)catch that man, he’ll wish he were dead.
(Gm7)Men like him make good men mad.
(Gm7)Start ing to day I’m gon na be (CN.C.)bad.
Yeah, yeah, yeah.
Step, step to the (Eb)bad (F)side.
Step, step to the (Eb)bad (F)side.
Step, step to the (Eb)bad (F)side.
Step, step to the (Eb)bad (F)side.
Steppin' To The Bad Side — Beginner Piano Tutorial
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Learn "Steppin' To The Bad Side" on piano — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded notes show you exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 80 BPM.
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About “Steppin' To The Bad Side”
- What key is "Steppin' To The Bad Side" by Tom Eyen played in?
- Steppin' To The Bad Side 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 "Steppin' To The Bad Side"?
- The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Steppin' To The Bad Side" 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 "Steppin' To The Bad Side"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Steppin' To The Bad Side"?
- "Steppin' To The Bad Side" was originally performed by Tom Eyen. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Steppin' To The Bad Side"?
- This arrangement uses 15 chords: Am7, Bb, Bb9, C, C7, Cm, D, D7, +7 more.
- What other songs by Tom Eyen can I play here?
- Try "I AM CHANGING", "CADILLAC CAR", "ONE NIGHT ONLY". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.