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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "You Give Love A Bad Name" by Bon Jovi in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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”
- Can I learn "You Give Love A Bad Name" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "You Give Love A Bad Name" with hands-separate practice in Eb at 140 BPM.
- 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.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "You Give Love A Bad Name"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "You Give Love A Bad Name" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "You Give Love A Bad Name"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "You Give Love A Bad Name" is in the key of Eb at 140 BPM.


