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Bad Actor

Merle Haggard

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Bad Actor by Merle Haggard in the key of A

Level: Advanced Decade: 2020s Genre: Country / Folk Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
A D A E7 A   Dm A

Verse 1
AI've Never Been EMuch At MaDking BAelieve
ADon't Have Any Tricks HiBdden Up My SlEeeve
If LDife Is A ComeAdy, Where's BmAll The LaughteAr?
A'Cause Here On The A/C#Stage, I'm A DmBad ActoAr

Verse 2
AI Don't Know WhaEt You WDant Me To KAnow
ASo I'll Take The Small Parts BIn Our Family SEhow
TDell Me Which AHero You BmWant Me To PAlay
AHow Should I A/C#Feel And WhDmat Do I SaAy?

Chorus
EPretending To Care, PDretending To CAry
F#mYou Say I'll Be TEhere And I Say I'll TDry
DSecondhand FeAelings Are AlBmways A FacAtor
AIn My Starring RA/C#ole As A DmBad ActorA​

Interlude
BmPlease Let Me Know What You WEant Me To See
And DWhere Do You WEant Me To BAe?
BmIn This Old Mirror, I'm EJust A Reflection
DBut I Might Be BrEilliant, If YDou'd Give DirEection

Verse 3
AI Have A ProbElem Of KnDowing What's RAeal
AAll My Emotions, I BBorrow And SEteal
DFaking My WAay ThrBmough Every DAay
AAnd Trying ToA/C# Act Like It's BeDmtter That WaAy

Chorus
EPretending To Care, PDretending To CAry
F#mYou Say I'll Be TEhere And I Say I'll TDry
DSecondhand FeAelings Are AlBmways A FacAtor
AIn My Starring RA/C#ole As A DmBad ActorA​

Coda
D A E A  Dm A
Also available in: C (Original) D E G

FAQ

What are the chords for Bad Actor?

The chords for Bad Actor are: A, D, E7, Dm, E, B, Bm, A/C#, F#m

What is the original key of Bad Actor?

The original key is C.

What is the difficulty of playing Bad Actor?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play Bad Actor in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can Bad Actor be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play Bad Actor on ukulele?

Chord Bad Actor can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Bad Actor?

Bad Actor uses 9 chords: A, D, E7, Dm, E, B, Bm, A/C#, F#m

What is the easiest way to play Bad Actor?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was Bad Actor released in?

Bad Actor was released in the 2020s. See more 2020s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Bad Actor?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Bad Actor to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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