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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
G · A · B · C · D
Bad Bad Leroy Brown Chords – Guitar
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
G · A · B · C · D
Bad Bad Leroy Brown Chords – Ukulele
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
G · A · B · C · D
Bad Bad Leroy Brown Chords – Piano
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
G · A · B · C · D
Bad Bad Leroy Brown Chords – Banjo
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
G · A · B · C · D
Bad Bad Leroy Brown Chords – Mandolin
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
G · A · B · C · D
Bad Bad Leroy Brown Chords – Harmonica
Jim Croce’s classic story-song about the toughest man in Chicago. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.
Folk Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Keep a bouncy, steady rhythm to match the storytelling feel.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
G – C
G
D – G
G – C
G
D – G
Chorus
C – G
D – G
C – G
D – G
Verse 2
G – C
G
D – G
G – C
G
D – G
Chorus
C – G
D – G
C – G
D – G
Verse 3
G – C
G
D – G
G – C
G
D – G
Bridge
C – G – D
G – C – G
D – G
C – G
D – G
Chorus
C – G
D – G
C – G
D – G
Outro
G
C
G
D – G
C
G
Practice tip: The song uses only three chords (G, C, D). Practice switching between them smoothly before adding the lyrics to build muscle memory.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Bad Bad Leroy Brown"?
You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: G, A, B, C and D.
Is "Bad Bad Leroy Brown" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Bad Bad Leroy Brown" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "Bad Bad Leroy Brown"?
It was written by Jim Croce, and released in 1973.