What key is "You Give Love A Bad Name" in?

"You Give Love A Bad Name" by Bon Jovi is in the key of Ab with a tempo of 140 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "You Give Love A Bad Name" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "You Give Love A Bad Name" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

What chords are used in "You Give Love A Bad Name"?

This arrangement of "You Give Love A Bad Name" uses 8 chords: Ab, Bb, C, Cm, Eb, Ebpow, F, G.

How long does it take to learn "You Give Love A Bad Name" on piano?

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

What other songs by Bon Jovi can I play here?

Try "I'LL BE THERE FOR YOU", "WELCOME TO WHEREVER YOU ARE", "BED OF ROSES". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

(CN.C.)Shot through the heart and you’re to blame.

Dar lin’, you give love a bad name.

An (Cm)an gel’s smile is what you sell.

You prom ise me heav en, then put me through hell.

A Chains of love got a hold on me.

When pas sion’s a pris on, you can’t break good free.

(F)Oh,

you’re a load ed gun.

(Bb)Oh,

there’s no where to run, (F)no one can save me, the (G)dam age is done.

(Cm)Shot through the (Ab)heart and (Bb)you’re to (Cm)blame.

(Ab)You give (Bb)love a (Eb5)bad (Cm)name, bad name.

I play my (Ab)part and you (Bb)play your (Cm)game.

(Ab)You give (Bb)love a (Eb5)bad (Cm)name, bad name.

Oh, (Ab)you give (Bb)love,

a bad name.

You (Cm)paint your smile is on your lips.

You Blood ise red nails on your fin me ger tips.

A school boy’s dream, got you act so shy.

Your ver y first kiss was your first kiss good bye.

(F)Oh,

you’re a load ed gun.

(Bb)Oh,

there’s no where to run, (F)no one can save me, the (G)dam age is done.

(Cm)Shot through the (Ab)heart and (Bb)you’re to (Cm)blame.

(Ab)You give (Bb)love a (Eb5)bad (Cm)name, bad name.

I play my (Ab)part and you (Bb)play your (Cm)game.

(Ab)You give (Bb)love a (Eb5)bad (Cm)name, bad name.

Oh, (Ab)you give (Bb)love,

a bad name.

You

(Cm)Shot through the (Ab)heart and (Bb)you’re to (Cm)blame.

(Ab)You give (Bb)love a (Eb5)bad (C)name, bad name.

I play my (Ab)part and you (Bb)play your (Cm)game.

(Ab)You give (Bb)love a (Eb5)bad (Cm)name, bad name.

(Ab)You give (Bb)love,

(Ab)you give (Bb)love

a bad name.

(Ab)You give (Bb)love,

(Ab)you give (Bb)love

a bad name.

You Give Love A Bad Name by Bon Jovi

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Ab at 140 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “You Give Love A Bad Name”

What key is "You Give Love A Bad Name" in?: "You Give Love A Bad Name" by Bon Jovi is in the key of Ab with a tempo of 140 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "You Give Love A Bad Name" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "You Give Love A Bad Name" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "You Give Love A Bad Name"?: This arrangement of "You Give Love A Bad Name" uses 8 chords: Ab, Bb, C, Cm, Eb, Ebpow, F, G.
How long does it take to learn "You Give Love A Bad Name" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Bon Jovi can I play here?: Try "I'LL BE THERE FOR YOU", "WELCOME TO WHEREVER YOU ARE", "BED OF ROSES". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.