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CHORD DIAGRAMS
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[Am]I've [F]been [G]outta sight
[Am]I've been [F]worried 'bout [G]you lately
[Am]Runnin' [F]outta [G]time
[Db5]Wishin' you would [F]come and save me
[G]'Cause I don't [Am]wanna roll with [F]it (Yeah, yeah)
[G]Tryna get [Am]control of [F]it (Yeah, yeah)
[G]Why can't [Am]I let [F]go of [G]it? (Yeah, yeah)
[Db5]Gotta find [F]somebody quickly [G](Mmm, yeah)
[F]I got [G]a bad idea
[Am]How 'bout we [F]take a little [G]bit of time away?
[F]I got [G]a bad idea
[E]Forget about it, yeah, [Am]forget about him, yeah
[C]Forget about me (Ari-Chan)
[F]I got [G]a bad [Db5]idea (Uh-huh)
[F]Yeah, I'ma call [G]you over here [Am]to numb the pain (Ari-Chan)
[F]I got [G]a bad [Db5]idea (Uh-huh)
[E]Forget about it, yeah, [Am]forget about him, yeah
[F]Forget [G]about [Am]me
[F]Even [G]though [Am]we shouldn't, baby
[C]But, we will (You know we will)
[F]Need somebody, gimme something [G]I can feel (Yeah)
[Am]But, boy, [F]don't trip [G](Don't trip)
[Am]You [F]know [G]this isn't real
[Db5]You should [F]know I'm temporary
[G]'Cause I don't [Am]wanna roll with [F]it (Yeah, yeah)
[G]Tryna get [Am]control of [F]it (Yeah, yeah)
[G]Why can't [Am]I let [F]go of [G]it? (Yeah, yeah)
[Db5]Gotta [F]find [G]somebody quickly (Yeah)
[F]I got [G]a bad idea
[Am]How 'bout we [F]take a little [G]bit of time away?
[F]I got [G]a bad idea
[E]Forget about it, yeah, [Am]forget about him, yeah
[C]Forget about me (Ari-Chan)
[F]I got [G]a bad [Db5]idea (Uh-huh)
[F]Yeah, I'ma call [G]you over here [Am]to numb the pain (Ari-Chan)
[F]I got [G]a bad [Db5]idea (Uh-huh)
[E]Forget about it, yeah, [Am]forget about him, yeah
[F]Forget [G]about [Am]me
[F]Gotta [G]get [Am]control of it
[G]Why can't [Am]I let [F]go of [G]it? (Ooh)
[Db5]Wishin' you would [F]come and save me
[F]Yeah, [G]yeah-yeah, [Am]yeah, yeah
[F]I got [G]a bad [Db5]idea (Uh-huh)
[Am]How 'bout [F]we take [G]a little [Am]bit of time away? (Ari-Chan)
[F]I got [G]a bad [Db5]idea (Uh-huh)
[E]Forget about it, yeah, [Am]forget about him, yeah
[C]Forget about me (Ari-Chan)
[F]I got [G]a bad [Db5]idea (Uh-huh)
[F]Yeah, I'ma call [G]you over here [Am]to numb the pain (Ari-Chan)
[F]I got [G]a bad [Db5]idea (Uh-huh)
[E]Forget about it, yeah, [Am]forget about him, yeah
[C]Forget about me (Ari-Chan)
[F]Yeah [G](Uh-huh)
[E]Forget about it, yeah, [Am]forget about him, yeah
[C]Forget about me (Ari-Chan)
[F](Uh-huh)
[E]Forget about it, yeah, [Am]forget about him, yeah
[F]Forget [G]about [Am]me
[F]I got [G]a bad idea
[Am]How 'bout we [F]take a little [G]bit of time away?
[F]I got [G]a bad idea
[E]Forget about it, yeah, [Am]forget about him, yeah
[F]Forget [G]about [Am]me
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Bad Idea by Ariana Grande is played in the key of Am with a tempo of around 110 BPM. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: Am (i) sebagai Tonic Minor (Pusat Nada/Gelap), diikuti F (VI) sebagai Submediant Mayor (Harapan/Penebal Harmoni), diikuti G (VII) sebagai Subtonic Mayor (Tensi Menuju Minor), diikuti C (III) sebagai Mediant (Relatif Mayor/Terang).
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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips
Theory Guide
Guitar playing guide for Bad Idea by Ariana Grande: sounding in Am (Capo Fret 2, shape Gm) at 110 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').
check_circleKey & Tempo: Sounding in Am (Capo on Fret 2 (played in Gm shape)) at 110 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circleVoicing & Barre Bypass: Contains barre shapes (F) with open cowboy substitutions (e.g. Fmaj7, Bm7, B7) to eliminate finger fatigue.
check_circleCritical Transition: Transition from Am to F requires anchoring index or ring finger as a stable pivot.
check_circleStrumming Pattern: Master '↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑' by starting at 79 BPM before accelerating to studio 110 BPM.
account_treeChord Progression Analysis
Harmonic Progression
Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)
i – VI – VII – E – III
Song chords:
starPrimary Chords (Song Foundation)
AmFGE
Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.
more_horizAuxiliary / Transition Chords
C
Used as harmonic transition variations in intro, bridge, or outro.
tuneWhy Use a Capo?
Capo & Sounding Key
Sounding KeyAMAcoustic pitch of original recording
Capo Fret 2sync_altRaises the pitch of open strings
Fingering Shape KeyGMOpen chord finger positions
Placing a Capo on Fret 2 transforms fingering into Gm, maintaining Am sound without complex barre chords.
lightbulbAlternative Capo Positions for This Song:
pianoChord Family AM
Diatonic Matrix
This song is built on the key of AM. Here are the 7 diatonic chords (Chord Family) that harmonize according to music theory:
iAmTonic
ii°BdimSupertonic
IIICMediant
ivDmSubdominant
vEmDominant
VIFSubmediant
VIIGSubtonic
speedDifficulty Level: Easy
Difficulty Determinants for This Song:
check_circle6 chord unik digunakan
check_circleTerdapat 1 chord palang/gantung (F)
dnaMUSICAL DNA:
KEY: AM•TEMPO: 110 BPM•PROG: i – VI – VII – E – III•DIFF: 2/5•CAPO: 2
helpEasy Chord Guide & FAQ Bad Idea
FAQ & Tips
quizHow to play the easy chords for Bad Idea (Ariana Grande)?
To play the Easy Chords for Bad Idea, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords (C, G, Am, F) with Capo on Fret 2 to make transitions easier without barre chords.
quizWhat are the basic guitar chords and original key for Bad Idea?
The original recording key for Bad Idea by Ariana Grande is AM. You can use the Transpose (+ / -) feature anytime to adjust the pitch to match male or female vocal ranges automatically.
quizIs audio sync and auto-scroll available for practice?
Yes, ChordGitar.in features touch-free Auto-Scroll with speed control, as well as an integrated player so your tempo and rhythm practice stays precise.
