Yer So Bad

by Tom Petty
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Lyrics

My (Am)sis ter got (D9)luck y, (G6)mar ried a yup pie.

Took him for all he was (G6)worth.

(Am)Now she’s a swing er, (G6)dat ing a (Am)sing er.

I can’t de cide which is (G6)worse.

But (Em)not

(C)me,

(G)ba (D)by.

I’ve got (Em)you

(C)to

(G)save

(D)me.

Oh, (G)you’re (Dsus)so (C)bad,

(G)best thing I (Dsus)ev er (C)had.

In a (G)world (Dsus)gone (C)mad,

(G)you’re (Dsus)so (C)bad.

My (Am)sis ter’s ex (D9)hus band (G6)can’t get no yup in’.

Walks a round dog faced and (G6)hurt.

(Am)Now he’s got swing ing, (G6)head in the (Am)ov en.

I can’t de cide which is (G6)worse.

But (Em)not

(C)me,

(G)ba (D)by.

I’ve got (Em)you

(C)to

(G)save

(D)me.

Oh, (G)you’re (Dsus)so (C)bad,

(G)best thing I (Dsus)ev er (C)had.

In a (G)world (Dsus)gone (C)mad,

(G)you’re (Dsus)so (C)bad.

My (C)bad.

Oh, (G)you’re (Dsus)so (C)bad,

(G)best thing I (Dsus)ev er (C)had.

In a (G)world (Dsus)gone (C)mad,

(G)you’re (Dsus)so (C)bad.

Yer So Bad — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Yer So Bad" 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, 180 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Yer So Bad”

Can I play "Yer So Bad" 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 "Yer So Bad" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Yer So Bad" by Tom Petty played in?
Yer So Bad 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 "Yer So Bad"?
The arrangement plays at 180 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Yer So Bad" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Yer So Bad"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Yer So Bad"?
"Yer So Bad" was originally performed by Tom Petty. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Yer So Bad"?
This arrangement uses 8 chords: Am, C, D, D9, Dsus4, Em, G, G6.
What other songs by Tom Petty can I play here?
Try "YOU DON'T KNOW HOW IT FEELS", "SOUTHERN ACCENTS", "THE WAITING". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Yer So Bad"?
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. "Yer So Bad" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Yer So Bad"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Yer So Bad" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.