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(Gm7)Step pin’ to the bad side.
Hoo, (D7)hoo, (Gm7)hoo.
Gon na take a 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 pin’ to the bad 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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Step pin’ to the (Gm7)bad side.
Step pin’ to the bad (C7)side.
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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.
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Steppin' To The Bad Side — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Steppin' To The Bad Side" by Tom Eyen: 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 G, 80 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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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 G 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Steppin' To The Bad Side" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Steppin' To The Bad Side" by Tom Eyen. 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 "Steppin' To The Bad Side" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in G, 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 "Steppin' To The Bad Side" 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.