You Give Love A Bad Name

by Bon Jovi
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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 — Simple Sheet Music

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"You Give Love A Bad Name" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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.

About “You Give Love A Bad Name”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "You Give Love A Bad Name"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "You Give Love A Bad Name". Key of Eb, 140 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.