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.
a bad name.
You Give Love A Bad Name — Visual Piano Sheet Music
"You Give Love A Bad Name" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of Ab, 140 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 “You Give Love A Bad Name”
- What key is "You Give Love A Bad Name" by Bon Jovi played in?
- You Give Love A Bad Name is arranged in the key of Ab on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "You Give Love A Bad Name"?
- The arrangement plays at 140 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "You Give Love A Bad Name" 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 "You Give Love A Bad Name"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "You Give Love A Bad Name"?
- "You Give Love A Bad Name" was originally performed by Bon Jovi. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.