Yer So Bad

Q: How to play the easy chords for Yer So Bad (Tom Petty)?

To play the Easy Chords for Yer So Bad, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords with Capo on Fret 2 to make transitions easier without barre chords.

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Key: A

110 BPM

Tuning: Standard

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CHORD DIAGRAMS

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[Verse 1]
[Am]One, two, [D/F#]three, four
[G]My sister got [Am]lucky, married a yuppy
[Am]Took him for [D/F#]all he was worth
[G]Now she's a [Am]swinger dating a singer
[D/F#]I can't decide [G]which is worse
[Am]But not me, baby
[Am]I've got you [D/F#]to save me
[G]Aw, yer so bad
[Pre Chorus]Best thing [Em]I ever had
[C]In a world gone mad
[D]Yer so bad
[G]My sister's ex-husband [Em]can't get no lovin'
[C]Walks around [D]dog-faced and hurt
[G]Now he's got nothin', head in the oven
[G]I can't decide [D]which is worse
[C]But not me, baby
[G]I've got you [D]to save me
[C]Aw, yer so bad
[G]Best thing [D]I ever had
[C]In a world gone mad
[G]Yer so bad
[D]♪
[C]Aw, but [D]not me, baby
[Am]I've got you [D/F#]to save me
[G]Aw, yer [Am]so bad
[Am]Best thing I ever had
[D/F#]In a [G]world gone mad
[Am]Yer so bad
[D/F#]Aw, yer [G]so bad
[Am]Best thing I ever had
[Am]In a [D/F#]world gone mad
[G]Yer so bad

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info About This Song

Song Fundamentals

Key A (A Major)

Tempo / BPM 110 BPM (Approx.)

Tuning Standard

Time Signature 4/4

Difficulty Level Very Easy

Capo Position Capo Fret 2

Chord Count 6 Unique Chords

Genre Album Rock

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Yer So Bad by Tom Petty is played in the key of A. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: D/F# (IV) sebagai Subdominant (Gerak Maju/Tensi Sedang), diikuti D (IV) sebagai Subdominant (Gerak Maju/Tensi Sedang).

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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips

Theory Guide

Guitar playing guide for Yer So Bad by Tom Petty: sounding in A (Capo Fret 2, shape G) at 110 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').

check_circle Key & Tempo: Sounding in A (Capo on Fret 2 (played in G shape)) at 110 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circle Voicing & Fingering: 100% open chords (Am, D/F#, G, Em, C, D) requiring zero barre finger pressure.
check_circle Critical Transition: Transition from Am to D/F# 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 – IV – ♭VII – v – III – IV

Song chords:

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Am D/F# G Em

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

more_horiz Auxiliary / Transition Chords

C D

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

tune Why Use a Capo?

Capo & Sounding Key

Sounding Key A Acoustic pitch of original recording

Capo Fret 2 sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings

Fingering Shape Key G Open chord finger positions

Placing a Capo on Fret 2 transforms fingering into G, maintaining A sound without complex barre chords.

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piano Chord Family A

Diatonic Matrix

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

I A Tonic

ii Bm Supertonic

iii C#m Mediant

IV D Subdominant

V E Dominant

vi F#m Submediant

vii° G#dim Leading

speed Difficulty Level: Very Easy

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:

check_circle Uses 6 unique chords throughout the song

check_circle All open position chords, zero barre chords required

check_circle Capo on fret 2 is recommended for optimal finger comfort

dna MUSICAL DNA:

KEY: A • TEMPO: 110 BPM (Approx.) • PROG: i – IV – ♭VII – v – III – IV • DIFF: 1/5 • CAPO: 2

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for Yer So Bad (Tom Petty)?

To play the Easy Chords for Yer So Bad, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords with Capo on Fret 2 to make transitions easier without barre chords.

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

The original recording key for Yer So Bad by Tom Petty is A. 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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piano Chord Family A

speed Difficulty Level: Very Easy

help Easy Chord Guide & FAQ Yer So Bad

quiz How to play the easy chords for Yer So Bad (Tom Petty)?

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

quiz Is audio sync and auto-scroll available for practice?

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