Bad Decisions

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Key: B

110 BPM

Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)

Strum: ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

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[B]Cracking open [D#m]the natty light
[F#]We're twisting [B]another fatty tight
[D#m]'Cause nothing tastes as [F#]good as that first hit
[B]Working for money [D#m]that's already spent
[F#]On nights at the [B]bar instead of the rent
[D#m]A bendering a [F#]bender 'til you quit
[B]I can't stand [D#m]why we need
[F#]To conform [B]to the norm
[D#m]Of what we [F#]are told to be
[F#]So we're [B]making bad decisions
[F#]Bad decisions tonight
[B]Running amuck and [D#m]keeping it up
[F#]Until the [B]morning's light
[F#]'Cause we don't [B]need no guarantees
[B]Living the now, figure [D#m]it out when it's right
[F#]We're making bad, [B]bad decisions tonight
[F#]Now it's a Tuesday [B]night with nothing to do
[D#m]We're knocking them back [F#]and taking a cruise
[B]You're only under the [D#m]influence if you're caught
[F#]Nights spend free [B]chasing the wind
[D#m]And most of the [F#]days nursing the spins
[B]The hair of the dog [D#m]is always worth a shot
[F#]And I've [B]been saying
[D#m]If it were [F#]up to me
[B]My whole life would [D#m]be the same mistake
[F#]On repeat
[F#]So we're [B]making bad decisions
[D#m]Bad, bad [F#]decisions tonight (woo-ooh)
[B]Running amuck and [D#m]keeping it up
[F#]Until the [B]morning's light
[F#]'Cause we don't [B]need no guarantees
[B]Living the now, figure [D#m]it out when it's right
[F#]We're making bad, [B]bad decisions tonight
[D#m]La-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da
[D#m]La-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da
[F#]So we're [B]making bad decisions
[D#m]Bad, bad [F#]decisions tonight (woo-ooh)
[B]Running amuck and [D#m]keeping it up
[F#]Until the [B]morning's light
[D#m]We don't [F#]need no guarantees
[B]Living the now, figure [D#m]it out when it's right
[F#]We're making bad, [B]bad decisions tonight

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info About This Song

Song Fundamentals

Original Key B (B Major)

Tempo / BPM 110 BPM

Tuning Standard (E A D G B E)

Time Signature 4/4

Difficulty Level Medium

Capo Position No Capo

Chord Count 11 Unique Chords

Genre Coast

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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

Time Signature 4/4

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Bad Decisions by Bumpin Uglies is played in the key of B with a tempo of around 110 BPM. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: B (I) sebagai Tonic (Pusat Nada/Stabil), diikuti D#m (iii) sebagai Mediant (Tonic/Pewarna), diikuti F# (V) sebagai Dominant (Tensi Kuat Menuju Tonic), diikuti E (IV) sebagai Subdominant (Gerak Maju/Tensi Sedang), diikuti G#m (vi) sebagai Submediant (Relatif Minor/Melankolis).

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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips

Theory Guide

Guitar playing guide for Bad Decisions by Bumpin Uglies: sounding in B without capo at 110 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').

check_circle Key & Tempo: Sounding in B (Standard tuning without capo) at 110 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circle Voicing & Barre Bypass: Contains barre shapes (B, D#m, F#) with open cowboy substitutions (e.g. Fmaj7, Bm7, B7) to eliminate finger fatigue.
check_circle Critical Transition: Transition from B to D#m requires anchoring index or ring finger as a stable pivot.
check_circle Strumming Pattern: Master '↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑' by starting at 79 BPM before accelerating to studio 110 BPM.

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Harmonic Progression

Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)

I – iii – V – F – IV – vi – Gm – Bb – C# – ii – Em

Song chords:

star Primary Chords (Song Foundation)

B D#m F# F

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

more_horiz Auxiliary / Transition Chords

E G#m Gm Bb C# C#m Em

Used as harmonic transition variations in intro, bridge, or outro.

tune Why Use a Capo?

Capo & Sounding Key

Sounding Key B Acoustic pitch of original recording

No Capo sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings

Fingering Shape Key B Open chord finger positions

The song is played in its original key of B without a capo.

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piano Chord Family B

Diatonic Matrix

This song is built on the key of B. Here are the 7 diatonic chords (Chord Family) that harmonize according to music theory:

I B Tonic

ii C#m Supertonic

iii D#m Mediant

IV E Subdominant

V F# Dominant

vi G#m Submediant

vii° A#dim Leading

speed Difficulty Level: Medium

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:

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check_circle Terdapat 3 chord palang/gantung (B, D#m, F#)

dna MUSICAL DNA:

KEY: B • TEMPO: 110 BPM • PROG: I – iii – V – F – IV – vi – Gm – Bb – C# – ii – Em • DIFF: 3/5 • CAPO: 0

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for Bad Decisions (Bumpin Uglies)?

To play the Easy Chords for Bad Decisions, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords (C, G, Am, F) to make transitions easier without barre chords.

quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for Bad Decisions?

The original recording key for Bad Decisions by Bumpin Uglies is B. You can use the Transpose (+ / -) feature anytime to adjust the pitch to match male or female vocal ranges automatically.

quiz Is 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.

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[B]Cracking open [D#m]the natty light
[F#]We're twisting [B]another fatty tight
[D#m]'Cause nothing tastes as [F#]good as that first hit
[B]Working for money [D#m]that's already spent
[F#]On nights at the [B]bar instead of the rent
[D#m]A bendering a [F#]bender 'til you quit
[B]I can't stand [D#m]why we need
[F#]To conform [B]to the norm
[D#m]Of what we [F#]are told to be
[F#]So we're [B]making bad decisions
[F#]Bad decisions tonight
[B]Running amuck and [D#m]keeping it up
[F#]Until the [B]morning's light
[F#]'Cause we don't [B]need no guarantees
[B]Living the now, figure [D#m]it out when it's right
[F#]We're making bad, [B]bad decisions tonight
[F#]Now it's a Tuesday [B]night with nothing to do
[D#m]We're knocking them back [F#]and taking a cruise
[B]You're only under the [D#m]influence if you're caught
[F#]Nights spend free [B]chasing the wind
[D#m]And most of the [F#]days nursing the spins
[B]The hair of the dog [D#m]is always worth a shot
[F#]And I've [B]been saying
[D#m]If it were [F#]up to me
[B]My whole life would [D#m]be the same mistake
[F#]On repeat
[F#]So we're [B]making bad decisions
[D#m]Bad, bad [F#]decisions tonight (woo-ooh)
[B]Running amuck and [D#m]keeping it up
[F#]Until the [B]morning's light
[F#]'Cause we don't [B]need no guarantees
[B]Living the now, figure [D#m]it out when it's right
[F#]We're making bad, [B]bad decisions tonight
[D#m]La-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da
[D#m]La-da-da-da-da-da-da-da-da
[F#]So we're [B]making bad decisions
[D#m]Bad, bad [F#]decisions tonight (woo-ooh)
[B]Running amuck and [D#m]keeping it up
[F#]Until the [B]morning's light
[D#m]We don't [F#]need no guarantees
[B]Living the now, figure [D#m]it out when it's right
[F#]We're making bad, [B]bad decisions tonight