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You Give Love A Bad Name Chords

Learn to play “You Give Love A Bad Name” by Bon Jovi on guitar — played in the key of Em, using Em, A, D and B. It's an intermediate arrangement — a nice step up as you improve. Place a capo on fret 1 to match the original. Use the interactive player to transpose to your vocal range, add a capo, and autoscroll hands-free while you strum.

Chords:EmADBCG

Chords for You Give Love A Bad Name

Key: BBPM: 90Difficulty: Intermediate
B
3
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 AnEmangel's smile is what you sell
 UEmpromise me heaven then put me through hell
EmChains of love got a hold on me
 whenEmpassion's a prison you can't break free
AOh you're a loaded gunEmyeah
Doh there's nowhere to run
ANo one can save me theBdamage is done
 SEmhot through the heCart
 and yDou're to bEmlame
 yCou give lDove a bGad nEmame (bad name)
 I pEmlay my pCart & u pDlay your gEmame
 YCou give lDove a bGad nEmame (bad name)
 yCou give lDove a bad namEme
EmPaint your smile on your lips
Emblood red nails on your fingertips
 AEmschool boy's dream you act so shy
 yourEmvery first kiss was your first kiss goodbye
AOh you're a loaded gunEmyeah
Doh there's nowhere to run
ANo one can save me theBdamage is done
 SEmhot through the heCart
 and yoDu're to blEmame
 yCou give lDove a bGad nEmame (bad name)
 I pEmlay my pCart and you pDlay your gEmame
 YCou give lDove a bGad naEmme (bad name)
 yCou give loDve a bad nameEm 
 SEmhot through the heCart
 and yDou're to bEmlame
 yCou give lDove a bGad nEmame (bad name)
 I pEmlay my pCart & u plDay your gEmame
 YCou give lDove a bGad nEmame (bad name)
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About You Give Love A Bad Name

“You Give Love A Bad Name” by Bon Jovi is a popular song that sits comfortably on acoustic guitar. This arrangement uses 6 chords — Em, A, D, B, C and G — with the progression centred on Em, A and D. It's a rewarding play once you're comfortable with open chords and basic transitions. Hover or tap any chord above to see its fingering, change the key with the transpose buttons, or set a capo to match the original recording.

You Give Love A Bad Name — FAQ

What key is “You Give Love A Bad Name” in?

“You Give Love A Bad Name” by Bon Jovi is in the key of Em. You can transpose it to any other key using the player.

What chords do I need to play “You Give Love A Bad Name”?

“You Give Love A Bad Name” uses 6 chords: Em, A, D, B, C and G.

Is “You Give Love A Bad Name” easy to play on guitar?

“You Give Love A Bad Name” is rated Intermediate.

Do I need a capo to play “You Give Love A Bad Name”?

Yes — place a capo on fret 1.

Who sings “You Give Love A Bad Name”?

“You Give Love A Bad Name” is performed by Bon Jovi.