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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
Am · C · F · G · E
Bad Romance Chords – Guitar
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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
Am · C · F · G · E
Bad Romance Chords – Ukulele
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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
Am · C · F · G · E
Bad Romance Chords – Piano
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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
Am · C · F · G · E
Bad Romance Chords – Banjo
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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
Am · C · F · G · E
Bad Romance Chords – Mandolin
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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
Am · C · F · G · E
Bad Romance Chords – Harmonica
Lady Gaga’s iconic pop anthem about a tumultuous and obsessive love. Beginner difficulty in the key of A.
Driving Pop (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret and play G, C, D, and Em shapes to match the original recording in B minor.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
E – A (×2)
E – A – E
Verse 2
E – A (×2)
E – A – E
Chorus
A – E (×4)
A – E – A
Verse 3
E
A – E
E
A – E
Chorus
A – E (×4)
A – E – A
Bridge
E
A
E
A
E
A
Outro / Breakdown
E
A – E
E
A – E
E
A – E
E
A – E
Chorus
A – E (×4)
A – E – A
A – E (×3)
Practice tip: Master the simple two-chord (E and A) verses first to build confidence before adding the chorus progression.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Bad Romance"?
You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: Am, C, F, G and E.
Is "Bad Romance" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Bad Romance" in?
It is in the key of A.
Who wrote "Bad Romance"?
It was written by Lady Gaga, RedOne, and released in 2009.