Bad Day – R.E.M.: piano chords
Bad Day by R.E.M. uses 6 chords in A major; difficulty on the piano: easy.
A major Difficulty: easy
Chords in the song
Chord sheet
Verse 1
D A G D A Em D A G D A Em
Bridge 1
A Bm G A Bm G F#m A
Verse 2
D A G D A Em D A G D A Em
Bridge 2
A Bm G A Bm G F#m A
Chorus 1
D A Em D A Em
Verse 3
D A G D A Em D A G D A Em
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Bridge 3
A Bm G A Bm G F#m
Chorus 2
A D A Em D A Em
Bridge 4
A Bm G A Bm G F#m A
Chorus 3
D A Em D A Em
Chords on the piano
Questions
Which chords does Bad Day by R.E.M. use?
Different chords: 6. They are all in the list under “Chords in the song”.
What key is Bad Day by R.E.M. in?
The chords fit A major. This is estimated from the chords, so the recording may be in another key.
How hard is Bad Day to play on the piano?
Difficulty: easy. The rating counts the different chords (6), 7th and extended chords, and chords with another bass note.