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 — 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.

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.