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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
Am · G · C · D · Em
Yer So Bad Chords – Guitar
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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
Am · G · C · D · Em
Yer So Bad Chords – Ukulele
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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
Am · G · C · D · Em
Yer So Bad Chords – Piano
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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
Am · G · C · D · Em
Yer So Bad Chords – Banjo
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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
Am · G · C · D · Em
Yer So Bad Chords – Mandolin
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Key
A
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
Am · G · C · D · Em
Yer So Bad Chords – Harmonica
Tom Petty’s wry and humorous tale of contrasting relationships from his solo album “Full Moon Fever”. Beginner difficulty in the key of A.
Folk Rock Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret and play G, C, and D shapes to sound in the key of A, or play the A, D, and E chords open.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
A – D
A – E
A – D
A – E
Chorus
A – D – A
E – D – A – E
A – D – A
E – D – A – E – A
Verse 2
A – D – A – E (×2)
Chorus
A – D – A
E – D – A – E
A – D – A
E – D – A – E – A
Bridge
D – A – E (×4)
Verse 3
A – D – A – E (×2)
Chorus
A – D – A
E – D – A – E
A – D – A
E – D – A – E – A
Practice tip: The song uses only three chords (A, D, and E). Practice switching between them smoothly before adding the strum pattern to master the progression.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Yer So Bad"?
You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: Am, G, C, D and Em.
Is "Yer So Bad" 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 "Yer So Bad" in?
It is in the key of A.
Who wrote "Yer So Bad"?
It was written by Tom Petty, and released in 1989.