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(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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "You Give Love A Bad Name" by Bon Jovi: 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 Eb, 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 Eb 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.
- What chords are used in "You Give Love A Bad Name"?
- This arrangement uses 8 chords: Ab, Bb, C, Cm, Eb, Ebpow, F, G.
- 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 in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "You Give Love A Bad Name" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "You Give Love A Bad Name" by Bon Jovi. 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 "You Give Love A Bad Name" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Eb, 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 "You Give Love A Bad Name" 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.