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The Bad Thing original guitar chords by
Arctic Monkeys
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2007•Rock•2.6K views•
Key: E minor•
Chorus 1
Em
Em

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Bsus4
Bsus4
2

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Do the bad thing
Am
Am

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G
G

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F#
F#
2

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Take off your wedding ring
Em
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Bsus4
Bsus4
2

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But it won't make it
Am
Am

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that much easier
G
G

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F#
F#
2

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It might make it worse
Verse 1
Dm
Dm

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Oh, the night's like a whirlwind
Am
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Somebody's girlfriend's talking to me,

but it's alright
Dm
Dm

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She's saying that he's not gonna slap me

or try to attack me
Am
Am

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He's not the jealous type
Dm
Dm

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Am
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And I only need to get half an excuse

and I'm away
Dm
Dm

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But when there's no excuses,
Am
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that's much easier to say
Bridge 1
Dm
Dm

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I've been before
Am
Am

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And all these capers make us to look
Dm
Dm

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for it to ignore

See, she's talking but
Am
Am

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I'm not entirely sure (ah)
Interlude 1
Dm
Dm

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Am
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Dm
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Am
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Dm
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Am
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G
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F#
F#
2

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Chorus 2
Em
Em

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Bsus4
Bsus4
2

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Do the bad thing
Am
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G
G

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F#
F#
2

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Take off your wedding ring
Em
Em

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Bsus4
Bsus4
2

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But it won't make it
Am
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that much easier
G
G

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F#
F#
2

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It might make it worse
Verse 2
Dm
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Oh, a sudden disheartener
Am
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Somebody's partner's talking to me,
Dm
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But I don't know that is what she isn't

She murmurs things to confirm that
Am
Am

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the tragedy is true
Dm
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And I knew, how could she not?
Am
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She could have anyone she wants
Dm
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And I'm struggling to think of
Am
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an immediate response
Bridge 2
Dm
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Like, "I don't mind, it'd be a big mistake
Am
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for you to wait
Dm
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And let me waste your time
Am
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Really, love, it's fine"
Interlude 2

I said, "Really, love, it's
Dm
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Am
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Dm
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Am
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(fine")
Dm
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Am
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G
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F#
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Outro 1
Em
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And then the first time it occurred
Bsus4
Bsus4
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that there was something to destroy
Am
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I knew before the invitation
G
G

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F#
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that there was this ploy
Em
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Oh, but she carried on suggestin',
Bsus4
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a struggle to refuse
Am
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She said, "It's the red wine this time"
G
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F#
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But that is no excuse
Em
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • Em

  • Bsus4

    2

  • Am

  • G

  • F#

    2

  • Dm

Capo: 0

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of The Bad Thing by Arctic Monkeys is E minor.

The primary chords used in The Bad Thing are Em, B, Am, G, F#, Dm.

No capo is required for this song.

Yes, this version uses open chords like Em, B, Am, G, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

If the simplified chords are too easy, you can visit the original chords page for a more advanced arrangement.

The tempo of The Bad Thing is approximately 220 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of The Bad Thing using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for The Bad Thing. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with Arctic Monkeys.

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